History 485 - Seminar on Early Modern Europe

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Colgate University

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Description:

A. Barrera This course examines a constellation of topics and problems drawn from early modern European history. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of primary sources, the application of interdisciplinary approaches, and the critical evaluation of relevant historical studies. Topics for consideration include magic, knowledge, and power; the family, sexuality, and marriage; the arts and sciences in European society; gender, politics, and personality; science, religion, and authority; early modern mentalities; recovering the past, the age of discovery, and the idea of progress. Prerequisite: HIST 101, 209, 335, or 336, or permission of instructor. Normally offered in the fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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