European Empires - An Introduction, 1400-1522 FutureLearn

Overview

European Empires - An Introduction, 1400-1522 at The University of Newcastle Australia by FutureLearn  will focus on primary sources and introduce you to some of the key events, issues and themes of European history that still resonate today.

Key facts

• It’s the encounters that occurred beyond European borders that shaped Europe itself.

• You will become familiar with the origins and nature of European interactions with the lands and people beyond its borders. 

• This includes investigating the discovery of a westward route to the Americas and the building of states, nations and empires.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

• Identify the main themes of Europe's encounters and interactions with the wider world.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of European empires through discussion and debate.

• Evaluate relevant primary and secondary sources in European imperial history.