HIST318 - Post-Modern Theory with an Historical Intent

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Post-Modern Theory with an Historical Intent
HIST 318 FA

Crosslistings:
COL 218

This seminar will examine the possibility of employing recent advances in "post-modern" philosophy in the service of rigorous historical investigation. Can post-modern theory be used historically or are these two terms antithetical? We will explore the origins of post-modernism and its various incarnations (in post-structuralism, post-colonialism, gender studies, and feminist theory) and then look to apply these methodologies in specific historical case studies.

MAJOR READINGS

Authors to be read may include (but will not be limited to): Walter Benjamin, Jacques Derrida, Michel Foucault, Friedrich Nietzsche.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class attendance and active participation are essential to pass to course. At least one class presentation. Two short papers and one research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Only COL majors will be allowed to take this course on a credit/unsatisfactory basis. All others must take this course for a letter grade.

Course is Permission of Instructor.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Kleinberg, Ethan C.

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: BTFDC314

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 15)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning, Writing

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004