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PIRATES, OUTLAWS AND MIGRANTS

Historical StudiesArts and Humanities

Subject Code

HIST

Course Number

2426

Department(s)

Course Title

PIRATES, OUTLAWS AND MIGRANTS

Course Description

This course analyzes the concepts of pirates and outlaws as they are applied to migrants by the empires the ancient world. The class will look specifically at the conflict between Egyptians, Sea Peoples (including the Philistines), and Israelites. Additionally, the Egyptian conflict with the Apiru (outlaws) as well as the Greek struggle with piracy will be investigated.

Course Attributes

Historical Consciousness -H

Units

4