Atlantic Slave Trade Course
This course delves into the Atlantic slave trade using primary sources, maps, and economic data. Participants will develop strong research, interpretation, and exhibition skills to communicate this vital history clearly, ethically, and impactfully for humanities education, museums, and public initiatives. Gain expertise in analysing the triangular trade, Middle Passage, and lasting economic consequences while mastering source evaluation and public narrative creation.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
The Atlantic Slave Trade Course provides a focused, evidence-based introduction to the triangular trade, Middle Passage, and their enduring economic effects. Learners will master finding, evaluating, and referencing primary and secondary materials, analysing numerical data, engaging with major historical debates, and producing clear, responsible narratives and exhibition dossiers aligned with contemporary research.
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Develop skills
- Archival research mastery: locate, assess, and cite Atlantic slave trade sources quickly.
- Middle Passage analysis: interpret ship logs, testimony, and mortality data clearly.
- Economic impact decoding: read trade records to explain profits and global effects.
- Public history writing: craft concise, ethical captions and exhibition narratives.
- Historiography skills: summarize key debates and present them for broad audiences.
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