The European Renaissance
Overview
Subject area
HIST
Catalog Number
265
Course Title
The European Renaissance
Department(s)
Description
This course will analyze the political, economic, social, cultural, religious, and gender history of the European Renaissance, from approximately 1300-1650. The class will focus on the start of the Renaissance in Italy, examine the spread of the Renaissance into Northern Europe, explore the issues involved in new overseas encounters, as well as discuss the religious upheaval of the Reformation and Wars of Religion. A common theme will be grounding larger ideas associated with the Renaissance in the context of the social and cultural lives of men and women throughout European society. The readings for the class will focus on both primary and secondary sources.
Typically Offered
Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FIS - Flexible Core - Individual and Society
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
028367