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HIST117
The Renaissance in Italy
HIST117 SP
Crosslistings: MDST117
Not Currently Offered
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: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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