Free online course 

History of Slavery in the British Caribbean Online distance learning

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Explore the history and legacy of British colonial slavery and oppression in the Caribbean through historical slave accounts.

  • Length: 4 weeks; 4 hours per week
  • Start date: anytime
  • Introductory: leads to further study opportunities

Why this course

Intended learning outcomes

  • Learners will be able to explain how slavery was organised in the British Caribbean
  • They will be able to describe the lifestyles of enslaved people
  • They will be able to interpret different types of historical evidence of slavery: written, visual and material
  • They will be able to debate the relative importance of different factors in bringing slavery to a legal end
  • Learners will be equipped to investigate slavery’s legacies in their local area

How to register

The course is hosted on an external learning platform, Futurelearn.

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Registration for this course is free, with free time-limited access to content: charges may apply for additional features and extended study.