HIST 300 - Archaeology of the Chesapeake in the Atlantic World

4 Hour(s) Credit
Traces the emergence and development of various Chesapeake societies and institutions, situating them in broader Atlantic contexts. Through the lens of archaeology, examine the complex histories of interaction, cultural and biological exchanges between Natives, Europeans and Africans from first contact to the present. Explore topics such as colonialism, capitalism, enslavement and the rise of the Atlantic plantation complex.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIB.
Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.