Explore the connected histories of the geographical regions and economic communities that share the littoral space of the Indian Ocean. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 352L, 374C (Topic: Africa/Indian Ocean World), Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Africa/Indian Ocean World), 361P, History 350L (Topic: Africa/Indian Ocean World), 350L (Topic 96). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.