HIST 3875 6.00: The History of Globalization and Port Cities: Hamburg Study Aboard

Instructor: Boyd Cothran

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Language of Instruction: English

Program Dates(s): May 4 - 15, 2027 at 91��ɫ, May 30 - June 19, 2027 in Hamburg

Course Overview:

This is a study abroad version of HIST 3875 analyzes some of the major developments in the history of globalization throughout history with a focus on the nineteenth and twentieth century. Special attention will be given to the role played by port cities in the development of an interconnected world from the medieval period to the present. Based in Hamburg, Germany, one of the most important shipping and port cities of Europe, the course will include field trips, walking tours, and meetings with local historians and specialists. These tours together with on-site teaching will supplement classroom discussions and individual research projects to provide in-depth understanding of the major developments in the long history of globalization and connect local histories to key themes in global history.

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Applications are open until 12:00 p.m. EST. on January 22, 2027.

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Students must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one year of university by the time they undertake a study abroad course.

Students that are currently on academic probation will not be accepted into the study abroad program.

Students must meet the academic pre-requisites outlined on the individual course pages.

Students must have a valid passport at least 2 weeks before program start date.

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Program fee: CAD 2990* (based on 10 students)

*Program fee subject to change based on final number of students and final course itinerary.

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