Disability Histories of Britain and the Atlantic World, Lectures

This course examines evidence and examples from Britain and the wider Atlantic world to illuminate major themes, trends, perspectives, and approaches in disability history. Focusing in particular, but not exclusively, on the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, it explores the relevance of this period to the emergence of modern understandings and experiences of bodily and cognitive difference. Examples of topics addressed include the impact of the Industrial Revolution, European colonialism and imperial expansion, and the participation of ‘disabled’ people in these processes.

In the event that more than 25 students enrol in this class, priority is given to students majoring in history.

All participants are required to have completed at least one year of university studies and preference is given to those who have already taken some classes in history at university level.