The British Empire underwent a period of extensive expansion in the Americas during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. This course looks at ways in which early British literature represents the extension of British Empire particularly in the Caribbean, documenting a compelling history but also critically examining imperialist justifications and practices.

We will consider literary treatments of commerce civil governance and slavery; study and discuss ways in which English writers represented Africans and West Indians; and consider examples of English writers who used exotic cultures to interrogate familiar cultural practices at home. We will also consider the connections between empire and newly emerging science and technology that was of critical interest to English explorers.

FINAL PROJECT DUE FALL 2017, MAKING THIS A FALL COURSE.

Join Us for an Informal Information Session in:
Morrill 305 at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19
OR
Morrill 307 at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26

TOPICS include:
-Course introduction from Dr. Frohock
-Traveling to England and studying at Cambridge University
-Cost, scholarships, eligibility and application guidelines

To apply, click here.