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Academic Year 2000/2001

The Renaissance in Italy
HIST 117 SP
Crosslistings:
MDST 117

This freshman seminar introduces a classic moment and movement in the history of western civilization and subjects it to critical scrutiny. The course works on two levels: It examines the concept of the Renaissance, presently a topic of sharp controversy among historians, and the history of Italy, especially Florence, from 1350 to 1550 that was the setting for the cultural developments associated with the Renaissance and that has inspired a rich historical literature. Active discussion, close reading and frequent writing will be emphasized.

MAJOR READINGS

Jacob Burckhardt, THE CIVILIZATION OF THE RENAISSANCE IN ITALY Gene Brucker, THE SOCIETY OF RENAISSANCE FLORENCE and GIOVANNI AND LUSANNA Christiane Klapisch-Zuber, WOMEN, FAMILY AND RITUAL IN RENAISSANCE Michael Baxandall, PAINTING AND EXPERIENCE IN FIFTEEN-CENTURY ITALY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Brief (2 page) written assignments on common readings, research paper (10-15 pages), participation in class discussion.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Attendance is required. No late papers. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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