History: Comparative Slavery

History of slavery from a comparative perspective, including Classical Antiquity, Islam and the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Southern United States. Credit not awarded for both HST 4210 and HST 5300. Prerequisites: Twelve hours of History; minimum Junior standing.

Prerequisite: 12 hours History; Minimum Junior standing; Co-located with Hst 5300 A; Total combined enrollment 20; Graduate students register for Hst 5300A PACE students by permission and override

This seminar explores the history of slavery over a variety of time periods and geographies. We will first explore the meanings, forms and definitions of slavery as an institution, followed by an examination of the practice of slavery in the Ancient World, Africa, and the Americas. Other themes to be discussed include The Trans-Atlantic slave trade; slave religion and culture; African culture in the Diaspora; harems, eunuchs and slavery in Islam; and, slave rebellions and revolts. Major historiographical and methodological issues involved in the study of slavery will also be examined. One goal of the course will be to develop an historical understanding of the owner/slave hierarchy/relationship. Prerequisites: Twelve credits History, Junior Standing; Grad Students Register for HST 5300A Concentration: The Americas (HI05), Europe (HI02), Africa/Asia/Middle East/Global (HI04)