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2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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GHY 3017 - Mediterranean Empires and Globalization (3)


When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “From Empire to Globalization”)
This course explores Spain, Portugal, and North Africa history of empire, colonial expansion, culture, politics, and society, as well as their transitions to post-colonial global societies. This course also focuses on critical periods, events, and socio-political forces that substantially influenced these countries and demonstrate their role as one of Europe’s key links to North Africa and Latin America. Particular attention is given to human relations as they are influenced by social, economic and political institutions, spatial and geographical factors, and the events and social and cultural forces at play in the contemporary world.