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This course focuses on histories of slavery and bonded labour from the ancient to the modern world. It explores the links between histories of unfree labor, ideas of citizenship and the influence of ‘enlightenment’ thinking in the shaping of modern democracies.
The overall aim of the course it to provide students with a fascinating and challenging introduction to the study of some of the key issues in early modern world history and to develop skills needed for further historical study and for transfer into the work environment.On successful completion of the course students will be able toCommunicate insights into the history of unfree labour and the movement for the abolition of slavery.Discuss the contribution of the western ‘enlightenment’ to the movements towards freedom of religion, freedom from slavery and political freedom – in particular for women.Discuss contribution of unfree labour, colonialism and industrialisation to the modern world.Analyse and discuss appropriate primary and secondary sources.Demonstrate historical insights into early modern world history in both written and oral form.Generic/Transferable SkillsAbility to analyse complex material from a variety of sources and to communicate the results verbally and in written form.Ability to both follow instruction and to work independentlyAbility to engage appropriately with a range of people in small group discussion
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Any 15 points at 100 level in HIST or CLAS120, orany 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
HIST371
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Jane Buckingham
For more information on assessments and linkage to learning outcomes please see your Course Outline.
Domestic fee $844.00
International fee $3,950.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .