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This course explores the rise, expansion, and transformation of the British and French colonial empires from the 15th century to the present. Taking a comparative approach, it examines key aspects of imperial rule, including the transatlantic slave trade, commerce, migration, cultural exchange, and orientalist thought.

The course also investigates how the legacies of colonialism continue to shape the contemporary world. From multiculturalism and post-colonial theory to reparations and memorial practices.

The imperial past of Britain and France remains a subject of active inquiry, shaping how both nations are perceived—within their own societies and on the global stage. This course invites reflection on the enduring impact of empire on national identity, international relations, and collective memory."