HIST 357 - Women Rulers and Heads of State

Institution:

Mercy University

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Description:

This history course will consider the experience of women rulers in history. In patriarchal societies their legitimacy was seldom without challenge, and each had to find an acceptable way to justify and retain a position of authority. By examining the role of prominent monarchs and elected heads of governments, the course will explore issues regarding the qualities of effective leadership, nationalism, and gender. Through assigned readings, research papers, and class discussions, students will also be encouraged to consider the validity of traditional patriarchal historiography, which tends to frame the experience of women rulers, as well as women in general, as outside the norm. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mercy.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 637-2969

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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