Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Asian Studies

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: MIGRATIONS & DIASPORAS IN THE INDIAN OCEAN ***** 'Migrations and Diasporas in The Indian Ocean World.' presents an enormously varied arena of cultural exchange and interaction spanning coastal regions of Africa, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia and Australia. This seminar introduces students to this fascinating region by examining societies and empires shaped by voyages of exploration, religious pilgrimages, trading diasporas and forced migration. ***** Also offered as HIST 489. ***** Limited enrollment.