EBS 229: A Deep Dive Into the Indian Ocean: From Prehistory to the Modern Day (ANTHRO 129C, ANTHRO 229C, ARCHLGY 129C, EBS 129, OCEANS 129C, OCEANS 229C)

Course Description

The Indian Ocean has formed an enduring connection between three continents, countless small islands and a multitude of cultural and ethnic groups and has become the focus of increasing interest in this geographically vast and culturally diverse region. This course explores a range of topics and issues, from the nature and dynamics of colonization and cultural development as a way of understanding the human experience in this part of the world, to topics such as religion, disease, and heritage The course guides studies in the many ways in which research in the Indian Ocean has a direct impact on our ability to compare developments in the Atlantic and Pacific. Significant work outside of class time is expected of the student for this course.