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Course Description
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Course Name
Cities of Empire
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Host University
Queen Mary, University of London
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
European Studies, History
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Credits: 15.0
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: NoneColonial cities were one of the most enduring legacies of the British Empire. From Cape Town to Hong Kong, Melbourne to Mumbai, the footprint of British imperialism is evident in some of the most powerful cities of the modern world. Drawing upon both colonial and city histories, this course traces the development of the British Empire through the urban form - its trading routes, military conquests, religious impulses, and cultural ambitions. The landscaping and architecture of the colonial city provides a novel insight into the colonial past and, with it, the intermeshing of global cultures. This course explores both ideologies of imperialism and their physical development through the fabric of the colonial city.
Assessment: 50.0% Examination, 50.0% Coursework
Level: 5
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