Pirates of the Caribbean:
History, Folklore and Economic Trade

Overview

Curious where the folklore of pirates originated? How did colonization, international trade, and geographic location play a role in the Caribbean’s economic development? Visit the Caribbean and take a trip back in time, with an in depth look at the origins of pirates, the rise of pirates as a development of increased trade with Europe and the founding colonies of the Americas, and a contemporary look at economic development between the islands of the Caribbean.

Why the Caribbean?

The Caribbean has a long and unique history, from indigenous communities, to early colonial settlers, to freed slaves and today’s position in the Americas. In addition, the Caribbean holds a unique position, along current trade routes between North and South America.

Learning Outcomes

Explore the history of pirates and their lasting impact on the culture, demographics, and economy of the Caribbean.
Understand the relationship of piracy to the African slave trade in the Caribbean as part of the African Diaspora.
Learn about the relationship between piracy and slavery in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Customize Your Program

Our team is here to understand your vision, and to develop a study away program that aligns with your institutional and academic goals. Speak with one of our Partnership Development members today, and begin your journey!

Featured Experiences

Yangshan Deep Water Port

The Yangshan Deep Water Port is one of the three major constituents of the Shanghai Port, one of the busiest port facilities in the world. Considered as the world’s largest deep water port, Yangshan is built on the islands of Greater and Lesser Yangshan and is connected to the mainland through the world’s largest sea bridge – Donghai Bridge.

The Bund

The Bund is a waterfront area in central Shanghai, which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River in the eastern part of Huangpu District. From the 1860s to the 1930s, it was the rich and powerful center of the foreign establishment in Shanghai, operating as a legally protected treaty port.

Yu Gardens

A classical garden complete with period style buildings in central Shanghai. The Garden was created by Pan Yunduan a Government Officer for his family finishing in 1577.

Forbidden City

Consisting of more than 9,000 rooms and spread over 250 acres, this huge palace complex was built in the 15th century and later extensively renovated and restored during the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century.

The Great Wall

The Great Wall is the collective name of a series of fortification systems generally built across the historical northern borders of China to protect and consolidate territories of Chinese states and empires against various nomadic groups of the steppe and their polities.

Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden in the Qing dynasty. Mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, it covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometers, three-quarters of which is water.

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a rich harvest.

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Pirates of the Caribbean:History, Folklore and Economic Trade