0507-443 - European Social and Intellectual History

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

The course analyzes the major political, social, intellectual and economic events in Europe since 1600. Special emphasis will be placed on the meaning of the Scientific Revolution: on the political and constitutional systems from Locke to contemporary democracies; on the Enlightenment and its mentality of reason, freedom, skepticism and toleration; on Church and State relations; on the society, culture and literature ideologies of left, center and right; and on the modern and contemporary sociological and philosophical movements; positivism, realism and modern ethical trends; and present European economic globalism. Part of the history concentration; the European history minor; and may also be taken as an elective. Part of the international studies European track. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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