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CS92PROD
Women and Gender in Renaissance Italy
HIST 372
Spring 2010
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: FGSS 372

This course examines Renaissance notions of woman in the context of new ideas about Renaissance man and gender relations in Renaissance Italy. On the basis of works written by modern historians as well as reading primary sources, students will explore such issues as whether women had a Renaissance; how women, men, and gender relations were affected by new theories and practices of marriage, by new conceptions of science and sexuality, by the development of premodern capitalism, and by the emergence of new forms of learning and artistic expression.

Essential Capabilities: Speaking, Writing
SPEAKING: Students are expected to participate actively in class discussion with a focus on making logical arguments, presenting evidence to support their statements, and learning to respond to the comments of other students in ways that advance the intellectual discussion. Students will also help lead discussion at each class meeting.
WRITING: Students will write five 4-6 page papers. As part of several of the assignments, students will read each other's work and make suggestions for improvement. The instructor will also read the papers closely and will comment on them.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (FGSS)(HIST-MN)(HIST)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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