2024
Expansion and Colonial Dynamics
Name: Expansion and Colonial Dynamics
Code: HIS02398L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
History
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
In this course, students will analyze critically the European processes of expansion, settlement, and colonization in the different areas of the world. Subsequently, students will reflect upon the pioneering role of Portugal in the European expansionist plans outside Europe. Hence, the methodology aims at providing students with the tools to conduct independent and original research on these topics, thus opening the doors for their future academic and professional growth.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
1. Understand and contextualize in a diachronic perspective European colonization.
2. Perform a comparative analysis of the main European empires of the Modern Era (15th-18th centuries).
3. Identify strategic, political, economical, and religious systems of European colonization.
Competences:
Stimulate an interest for historical investigation with a critical and interdisciplinary approach
2. Perform a comparative analysis of the main European empires of the Modern Era (15th-18th centuries).
3. Identify strategic, political, economical, and religious systems of European colonization.
Competences:
Stimulate an interest for historical investigation with a critical and interdisciplinary approach
Contents
1. Historical Antecedents of European Expansion.
2. Evolution of old concepts such as "colony", "colonialism" and "imperialism".
3. Origin and evolution of the main Colonial Empires and their colonial policies:
Portugal (Africa, Brazil, Asia/Southeast Asia/Oceania)
Spain (Spanish-America/Río de Oro/Equatorial Guinea/Philippines)
France (Canada/French Caribbean/French Guyana/French Africa/French Asia/French Oceania)
Holland (New Amsterdam/Dutch Brazil (1624-1654)/Dutch Caribbean/Dutch Guyana/Dutch Asia)
England (Canada and the North-American Colonies/British Caribbean/British Guyana/British Africa/British Asia/British Oceania)
4. Present chronologically the different territorial expansion models and the subsequent formation of the European Colonial Empires in different parts of the world.
5. Analyze the different dynamics behind Western/European colonization; sociological profile of the colonizers, exile; emigration;erc
2. Evolution of old concepts such as "colony", "colonialism" and "imperialism".
3. Origin and evolution of the main Colonial Empires and their colonial policies:
Portugal (Africa, Brazil, Asia/Southeast Asia/Oceania)
Spain (Spanish-America/Río de Oro/Equatorial Guinea/Philippines)
France (Canada/French Caribbean/French Guyana/French Africa/French Asia/French Oceania)
Holland (New Amsterdam/Dutch Brazil (1624-1654)/Dutch Caribbean/Dutch Guyana/Dutch Asia)
England (Canada and the North-American Colonies/British Caribbean/British Guyana/British Africa/British Asia/British Oceania)
4. Present chronologically the different territorial expansion models and the subsequent formation of the European Colonial Empires in different parts of the world.
5. Analyze the different dynamics behind Western/European colonization; sociological profile of the colonizers, exile; emigration;erc
Teaching Methods
The methodological approach will be theoretical-practical. Analytical thought as well as active participation of learners will be at the center of the analyses.
Each session will be focusef on a specific theme with the aid of texts, historical maps, original sources, and other materials. Digital/interactive sources will provide students with a hands-on approach.
The main focus will be the critical analysis of the social, cultural, and economic impacts of colonization (colonized and colonizers)
Hands-on activities/visits to archives/museums will provide students with a unique experience while also give them a broader view of the issues
Faculty will inform students of the total weekly hours dedicated to tutorials
Continuous evaluation: 1 written test (50%) and an oral presentation based on the written project (50%). During the semester students will be constantly evaluated.
Final Examination: written test.
Each session will be focusef on a specific theme with the aid of texts, historical maps, original sources, and other materials. Digital/interactive sources will provide students with a hands-on approach.
The main focus will be the critical analysis of the social, cultural, and economic impacts of colonization (colonized and colonizers)
Hands-on activities/visits to archives/museums will provide students with a unique experience while also give them a broader view of the issues
Faculty will inform students of the total weekly hours dedicated to tutorials
Continuous evaluation: 1 written test (50%) and an oral presentation based on the written project (50%). During the semester students will be constantly evaluated.
Final Examination: written test.
Assessment
1. Continuous Evaluation
The evaluation will consist of two mandatory parts, each worth 50%
1st Part: Written Work (50%)
The written work consists of a critical analysis of a text that the instructor will provide to the students at the beginning of the semester (c. 3000 words) which will be due during the last week of April. This work will be preceded by a small oral presentation so the instructor can guide the students and recommend changes
2nd Part: Final Written Exam (50%)
The final written exam will be during the penultimate or last week of the semester
2. Final Exam
The final exam will determine the final grade for the course. Students with a failing grade in the course can opt for taking the final exam as well as other exams during the semester (special and extra, as per the RAUE, articles 110 and 111) by taking a written exam that will determine the total final grade
The evaluation will consist of two mandatory parts, each worth 50%
1st Part: Written Work (50%)
The written work consists of a critical analysis of a text that the instructor will provide to the students at the beginning of the semester (c. 3000 words) which will be due during the last week of April. This work will be preceded by a small oral presentation so the instructor can guide the students and recommend changes
2nd Part: Final Written Exam (50%)
The final written exam will be during the penultimate or last week of the semester
2. Final Exam
The final exam will determine the final grade for the course. Students with a failing grade in the course can opt for taking the final exam as well as other exams during the semester (special and extra, as per the RAUE, articles 110 and 111) by taking a written exam that will determine the total final grade
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