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Academic Year 2002/2003
Medieval Women
HIST 300 FA
This seminar will encourage students to study all aspects of the lives of women in the medieval world (500-1500). We shall compare intellectuals' ideas about women to the social, economic and intellectual evidence of
women's
lives. Special attention will be paid to women in religious life; the difference that socioeconomic groupings made to a woman's freedom of action; the concept of the patriarchal household; and the varied roles of women
in
economic life.
MAJOR READINGS
Among others: E. Amt, WOMEN'S LIVES IN THE MIDDLE AGES N. Partner, STUDYING MEDIEVAL WOMEN THE BOOK OF MARGERY KEMPE B. Hanawalt, WOMEN AND WORK IN PREINDUSTRIAL EUROPE Christiane Klapisch-Zuber, WOMEN, FAMILY
AND RITUAL IN RENAISSANCE ITALY
Christine de Pisan, WRITINGS OF CHRISTINE de PISAN SISTERS AND WORKERS IN THE MIDDLE AGES
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two substantial papers; class participation and attendance.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Admission to the course is based on sufficient preparation in history, medieval studies or women's studies courses that would allow the student to participate in the course at a relatively sophisticated level. 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:
NONE
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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