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Academic Year 2003/2004
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.
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-19-2004
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