Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2015-2016
HIST 190 - OCEANS IN WORLD HISTORY
Long Title: OCEANS IN WORLD HISTORY
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Course presents maritime history through the social construction of the sea. It analyses the historical significance of islands and archipelagos. Also explores themes including technology, mapping, disease, communication and law. Maritime law includes an interrogation of piracy, not only historically, but in the present (and future).