Module #1 Introduction to Mediterranean Trade and Cultural Interaction Overview of the course and importance of Mediterranean trade and cultural exchange in shaping global history
Module #2 Geography of the Mediterranean Physical features, climate, and natural resources of the Mediterranean region
Module #3 Ancient Civilizations of the Mediterranean Overview of ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, Phoenicia, and Carthage
Module #4 The Emergence of Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean Early trade networks, commodity exchange, and trade routes
Module #5 Greek Trade and Colonization Greek city-states, colonization, and trade in the Archaic and Classical periods
Module #6 Roman Trade and Empire Roman expansion, trade networks, and economic systems
Module #7 The Rise of Islam and Mediterranean Trade Islamic conquest, trade networks, and cultural exchange in the Early Middle Ages
Module #8 Byzantine and Ottoman Empires Byzantine and Ottoman trade networks, cultural exchange, and legacy
Module #9 Medieval Mediterranean Trade Italian city-states, Hanseatic League, and trade in the High Middle Ages
Module #10 The Age of Exploration and Discovery Impact of European exploration and discovery on Mediterranean trade and cultural exchange
Module #11 The Ottoman Empire and European Powers Ottoman-European trade and cultural exchange, 15th-18th centuries
Module #12 Slavery and the Mediterranean The transatlantic and Mediterranean slave trades, and their impact on societies
Module #13 Cultural Exchange:Art, Architecture, and Literature Examples of cultural exchange and influence in art, architecture, and literature
Module #14 Cuisine and Foodways in the Mediterranean Culinary exchange, foodways, and cultural identity in the Mediterranean
Module #15 Religion and Identity in the Mediterranean The role of religion in shaping identity and cultural exchange in the Mediterranean
Module #16 Women and Gender in Mediterranean Trade and Culture The roles of women in trade, cultural exchange, and societal development
Module #17 Colonialism and Imperialism in the Mediterranean European colonial and imperial projects in the Mediterranean, 18th-20th centuries
Module #18 Nationalism and Independence in the Mediterranean Nationalist movements and independence in the Mediterranean, 19th-20th centuries
Module #19 Migration and Refugees in the Mediterranean Migration, refugees, and asylum seekers in the modern Mediterranean
Module #20 Energy and Resources in the Mediterranean Energy resources, trade, and geopolitics in the modern Mediterranean
Module #21 Climate Change and the Mediterranean Climate change, environmental degradation, and their impact on Mediterranean societies
Module #22 Economic Integration and Cooperation in the Mediterranean Regional economic integration, trade agreements, and cooperation in the modern Mediterranean
Module #23 Cultural Heritage and Tourism in the Mediterranean Cultural heritage, tourism, and sustainable development in the Mediterranean
Module #24 Conflict and Security in the Mediterranean Conflicts, security threats, and international relations in the modern Mediterranean
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Mediterranean Trade and Cultural Interaction career
