This course provides an introduction to the various ways of considering the historical role of newspapers published in the British West Indies in the 1820s and early 1830s, as the abolition of slavery approached. Both pro- and anti-slavery newspapers existed in the colonies, and the contribution of each side to the controversy will be considered. The course will be narrative and event-based history, but certain key themes about the theoretical function and role of newspapers at times of great tension and conflict will be drawn out. What will I achieve? The course will help you: - Gain a firm understanding of the context in which West Indian newspapers existed at this time, and the history of West Indian printing to that point. - Understand the course of events both in the West Indies and in Britain in the 1820s and 1830s. - Learn about certain individuals in the colonies who were prominent - indeed infamous - at the time, but are largely unknown today. - Explore the similarities between radical British pressmen and newspapers of the time and their West Indian counterparts. - Begin to appreciate the complex role of newspapers in formulating/reflecting societal developments. Tutor: Andrew Lewis Dr. Andrew Lewis obtained his PhD from Queen Mary and Westfield College in 1994. He is a freelance historical researcher, copy-editor and proof-reader. Recent research commissions include research into British foreign policy in the post-war Middle East and health and fitness in Britain in the early twentieth century. Fees 55.00GBP inclusive of core resources (please bring note-taking materials)
Name: The History of the British West Indian Press During the Struggle for the Abolition of Slavery Qualification title: - Qualification type: No qualification Assessment Awarding - Created 20151222 11:13:55 Updated 20151222 11:13:55
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