The course is intended to provide a basic introduction to the history of the Indian Ocean. The course will focus on the Indian Ocean basin as an arena of interregional relations.

  • By the end of this course, the students should have an:

  • - overall acquaintance with current academic takes on Indian Ocean Studies; 

  • - overview of the major historical events in the Indian Ocean Region;

  • - understand the processes of Globalization in the Indian Ocean Region;

  • - acquire the ability to independently identify and select literature relevant to Indian Ocean Studies

  • Through participation in seminars, students will improve their presentational and argumentative skills