Course Title
Ends of Earth:Cent of Polar Exploration
Course Description
This course studies the phenomenon of polar exploration between 1820 and 1920. It presents journeys of "discovery" as adventure, science, and imperialism. Students read explorers' firsthand accounts and historians' analyses to place Arctic and Antarctic journeys in scientific, political, and cultural contexts. The course ends by asking students to apply the lessons of polar expeditions to modern forms of extreme travel. 4 SH. CC: Historical Perspectives.
Course Types
Historical Perspectives (HISTR)
Semester Hours
4