(2/23) European Cultural and Economic Transformation, c. 1600-1800Read: The Human Web, 213-245; Worlds of History, 159-178, 193-202, 210-226, 234-240.(2/25) European Cultural and Economic Transformation, c. 1600-1800
(2/27) Global Enterprise, Industrialization, Colonialism, and Amsterdam: A European City in the Colonial EraRead: The Human Web, 248-258; Worlds of History, 227-233, 240-272.
Turn In: Informal Writing #1
An Integrated World?: Empires, Colonies, and the Dawn of Modern Globalization
Week 8
(3/2) Southeast Asia: Introducing Max Havelaar and the Cultivation System of the Dutch East India CompanyRead: Max Havelaar, 19-42; Max Havelaar, 43-61; Max Havelaar, 62-94.
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
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.
(3/4) 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.
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
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.
Week 9
(3/6) The Dutch and Colonialism in the Nineteenth Century***Read: Worlds of History, 273-280; Max Havelaar, 95-149
Take: Quiz #2.
(3/9) India and China in the Nineteenth Century and the Troubles of Max HavelaarRead:The Human Web, 245-248; Max Havelaar, 150-179; Max Havelaar, 179-222.(3/11) India and China in the Nineteenth Century and the Troubles of Max Havelaar***
Turn In: Reaction Paper #2
(3/13) India and China in the Nineteenth Century and the Troubles of Max Havelaar***Week 10
Read:The Human Web, 245-248; Max Havelaar, 223-254; Max Havelaar, 255-280.Turn In: Draft of Speech for Colonialism Game (a.k.a. Reaction Paper #3) for Comments by March 23rd. Drafts will be accepted through March 25th at 10:00 a.m., but comments will not be ready for at least a week after that date.
No Class This Week, Spring Break. Have a Great Break!!!
Read: Max Havelaar, 281-320.Week 11
(3/23) Europeans and Africans and the Dimissal of Max Havelaar
Read:The Human Web, 252-267.
Towards Independence, World Conflict, and "Development"(3/25) Colonialism Game
(3/27) Colonialism Game
Week 12