Slavery, Agency, Resistance

This course will examine the notions of agency and resistance as it relates to the global history of slavery. Students will engage with the ongoing debates among scholars as well as a wide range of primary sources from different regions. The course will cover an extensive timeline, spanning from around the 9th century and up into the 20th century. This is a research-oriented course designed to provide students with insight into the challenges and possibilities that are unique to the study of slavery.