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Academic Year 2004/2005

The Indian Ocean
HIST 258 FA

This lecture/discussion course surveys the history of India with a focus on the Indian Ocean, especially between 1400 and 1700. Topics to be examined include Iberian and Turko-Mongol expansion, travel and exploration, religion, land and sea-based technologies, social and cultural change, trade, and state formation. Readings will combine historical analysis with primary sources.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

The grade for the course will be based upon three papers of varying length, and mid-term and final.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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