Course Catalog - 2005-2006

     

ASIA 489 - MIGRATIONS AND DIASPORAS

Long Title: MIGRATIONS AND DIASPORAS IN THE INDIAN OCEAN
Department: Asian Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: '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. Cross-list: HIST 489.