Popular Culture in the Atlantic World, 1650 to 1800

3 credits · Graduate

This course examines the history of popular culture in the Atlantic world. It focuses on using primary sources, such as diaries and journals, to explore the culture and customs in pre-industrial communities. We will discuss topics such as family relationships, popular ideologies, religious practices and economic discussions. Students will present drafts of their research papers in class, and a revised version of the paper will be submitted at the end of term. PREREQUISITES: Instructor's permission EXCLUSIONS: HIST 4250.03 FORMATS: Seminar