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Political Culture in the Age of Absolutism
COL391 FA

This reading and discussion seminar explores the character of politics in 16th-and 17th-century Western Europe from a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective. It will focus on political institutions, symbols and rituals in a variety of settings--urban, rural, court and street--in France and England. Attention will be paid to the role of gender, class and religion in shaping political styles and discourse. Readings will include important historical studies, translated primary sources a nd works by scholars in the related disciplines of art history, literary criticism and cultural anthropology.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS COL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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