(2/21) European Cultural and Economic Transformation, c. 1600-1800Read: World History, 574-609, 632-640; Worlds of History, 172-194, 204-211, 243-250.
(2/23) Global Enterprise, Industrialization, Colonialism, and Amsterdam: A European City in the Colonial Era***Read: World History, 609-633, 643-675, 689-702, 736-741; Worlds of History, 204-230, 236-242, 251-275.
Section 7067: Complete the above week's work by Wednesday (2/22)
Section 8022: Complete the above week's work by Tuesday (4/4)
An Integrated World?: Empires, Colonies, and the Dawn of Modern Globalization
Week 8
(2/28) Southeast Asia: Introducing Max Havelaar and the Cultivation System of the Dutch East India Company***Read: Max Havelaar, 19-42; Max Havelaar, 43-61; Max Havelaar, 62-94.; please note that students in section 8022 you should only read pp. 62-94 in Max Havelaar, but you must review all of the General Background to the Colonialism Game, a modified version of which we will play on 4/13 at the following URL: http://www.cameron.edu/%7Edougc/HGameBackground.htm.
If you are familiar with the Dutch (or German) language you will be able
to use the following online reference site on Eduard Douwes Dekker
without the translation function. For those who require an English
translation, however, you have only to click the side-bar labeled
"English" and an English version of the site will appear. The site is
useful for gaining a deeper understanding of Max Havelaar:
http://multatuli-museum.nl/genootschap/index.html
Week 9Turn In: Informal Writing #2; Reaction Paper #2
Examine: Rules for Colonialism Game
Please note, while you are not required to read the introductory materials provided in Max Havelaar (pages 1-13), they give valuable background that you will find useful in understanding the main text.
(3/2) The Dutch and Colonialism in the Nineteenth Century***Read: Worlds of History, 276-283; Max Havelaar, 95-149 ; please note that students in section 8022 you should only read pp. 95-132 and the first two paragraphs of all objective sets for the Colonialism Game, the links for which can be found on the following web page: http://www.cameron.edu/%7Edougc/HGameBackground.htm.Section 7067: Complete the above week's work by Wednesday (3/1) and be prepared to take quiz #2 on that day.
Take: Quiz #2.
Section 8022: Complete the above week's work by Thursday (4/6) and be prepared to take quiz #2 on that day. Please note that Reaction Paper #2 may also be turned in on 4/11 for full credit.
(3/7) India and China in the Nineteenth Century and the Troubles of Max Havelaar***Read:World History, 736-745; Max Havelaar, 150-179; Max Havelaar, 179-222; please note that students in section 8022 you should only read pp. 168-217.
(3/9) Europeans and Africans and the Dimissal of Max Havelaar***Read:World History, 720-735; Max Havelaar, 223-254; Max Havelaar, 255-280; please note that students in section 8022 you should only read pp. 223-246.
Week 10Turn In: Draft of Speech for Colonialism Game (a.k.a. Reaction Paper #3) for Comments by March 21st. Drafts will be accepted through March 21st at 12:00 p.m. (noon), but comments will not be ready for at least a week after that date.Section 7067: Complete the above week's work by Wednesday (3/8)
Section 8022: Complete the above week's work by (4/11); Please note that the draft for Reaction Paper #3 may also be turned in on 4/13 if you wish to receive critique from me.
No Class This Week, Spring Break. Have a Great Break!!!
Read: Max Havelaar, 281-320; please note that students in section 8022 you should only read pp. 281-287, 295-320.Week 11
(3/21) Colonialism Game
(3/23) Colonialism Game
Section
8022: Complete
the reading listed under week 10 before the colonialism game starts
(4/13)
Week 12