USSO 265 - Social Structures of Courtship and Love

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Case Western Reserve University

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How have dating practices changed over the past centuries? What links exist between on-line dating and sixteenth century love poetry? This course will explore western forms of courtship in literature (poetry, fiction, magazines, guidebooks, film, and critical studies) from the Renaissance to the present day. By tracing how practices of courtship and the expectations of relationships have changed over time, we will explore how romantic relationships both reflect and shape cultural attitudes about women, men and social and political order. We will consider particularly how changes in acceptable practices of dating are linked with the development of the women's movement. By exploring how the lovers' discourse remains stable and/or varies over time and place, students will be encouraged to question the often unspoken social rules and expectations that govern romantic relationships, and thus to consider how the private affair of love is a subject of intense public concern. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSO, FSCC, FSNA, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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