F25 - British Empire in Africa and Asia (HIST*3380)
Code and section: HIST*3380*01
Term: Fall 2025
Details
British Empire in Africa and Asia (HIST*3380)
Course Description:
This course examines the British Empire from the 18th through the 20th centuries. It focuses on: the empire in Asia and Africa; ideologies of empire; and European and non-European approaches and reactions to empire.
Topic:
British Imperialism in Asia and Africa is specifically interested in the impact of British imperialism on the non-Western societies of Asia and Africa and the latter’s responses. The course combines a narrative, analytical, and historiographical approach to the material. The course challenges students to think critically about what imperialism meant for both the British and their subject peoples.
Methods of Evaluation and Weights:
- Document Study: 10%
- Mid-term Test: 25%
- Essay: 35%
- Final Exam: 30%
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify and explain major people, themes, and events in the history of the British Empire.
- Develop written communication skills through assignments.
- Develop the skills to locate and critically evaluate primary and secondary sources.
- Understand the practices of the historian and an understanding of academic integrity as applied to the responsible use of historical sources and the ethical presentation of one’s work.
- You will learn that history is a diverse enterprise which helps us to understand different cultures, regions, and states.
Texts and/or Resources Required:
All readings are available online.