HIST117

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HIST117

The Renaissance in Italy HIST117 SP

Crosslistings: MDST117

Next Offered in 9798 SP

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, which was the setting for the cultural developments associated with the Renaissance and which 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: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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Reference:

Time-Life Books, ed. VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY: TIME FRAME A.D. 1400 - 1500. Alexandria, Virginia: Time-Life Books, Inc., 1989

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