Academic Calendar - 2020 ARCHIVE
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2020ARCHIVE
History 2188A/B
PIRATES & PIRACY ON THE WORLD'S SEAS AND IN THE PUBLIC IMAGINATION
This course examines the history of pirates and piracy from antiquity through the present day. Among its major themes are changing definitions of piracy, the reasons individuals, groups, and nations have practiced or supported piracy, and how pirates have been depicted in popular culture.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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CATEGORY A
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Subject Code: HISTORY
History 2188A/B
PIRATES & PIRACY ON THE WORLD'S SEAS AND IN THE PUBLIC IMAGINATION
This course examines the history of pirates and piracy from antiquity through the present day. Among its major themes are changing definitions of piracy, the reasons individuals, groups, and nations have practiced or supported piracy, and how pirates have been depicted in popular culture.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.