Seminars & Short Courses
Poppies, Power, and Profit: the Opium Wars and Its Global Legacies
This mini course explores the Opium Wars of the 19th century, their causes, and far-reaching consequences, connecting historical events with modern global issues. Through examining the relationship between imperialism, trade, and culture, participants will gain insight into how the Opium Wars reshaped international dynamics, especially between China and Western powers, including the emerging empire of the United States. Sessions include presentations, activities and teacher-led strategies for curricular development.
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- Time Detail:
- Fri. 5pm-8:30pm, Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm (ET)
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- Location details:
- University of Pittsburgh and Virtually via Zoom
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- Type of Course:
- Seminars & Short Courses
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- Registration and Info:
This is a hybrid mini-course, and you may choose to attend online or in person. A limited number of travel subsidies are available to those outside of the Pittsburgh area who wish to attend in person. If you are interested in requesting a travel subsidy, please contact Veronica Dristas at dristas@pitt.edu
All participants who fully attend and participate in the two-day mini-course will receive Smoke and Ashes: Opium’s Hidden Histories after the program. Benefits include a Certificate of Completion and Pennsylvania teachers will also receive Act 48 hours.
