Special attention will be given to the cultural and philosophical ideas under which the practice flourished, and by which the practice was officially ended. Slave narratives, political treatises, scientific theories, and images from entertainment and the press will be examined to inform our understanding of this important aspect of American history. Enrollment limited to sophomores and transfers. The period 1600-1900 was one in which the cultures of western Europe pursued a quest for new forms of power and knowledge on a global scale. This course will look at how different uses and incarnations of these figures reflect different aspects of the modern period.
Enrollment is limited to sophomores and transfers.
IDS 2400-07 . This course will examine race and gender in the nineteenth century. We will give particular attention to patterns for interpreting racial or gendered experience. Enrollment limited to sophomores and transfers. IDS 2400-08 .