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

Course Schedule