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The Renaissance in Italy
HIST117 SP
Crosslistings: MDST117
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:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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