HIS 380 - Pilgrims, Poppies, Pirates: Indian Ocean World

The wealth that crossed the Indian Ocean surpassed that of any other region.  This course explores multifaceted connections among the Indian Ocean cultures of India, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and East Africa, from medieval to modern times.  It also examines interactions between those Indian Ocean cultures and European maritime powers.

Satisfies a South Asian Studies interdisciplinary minor requirement
Satisfies the Historical Thought requirement.
Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.