Renaissance Europe (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Peter Howard
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will have: 1. Acquired and demonstrated an understanding of the structure of Renaissance European society as it evolved between c.1400 and 1650. 2. Considered critically different ways developed by historians of looking at renaissance society. 3. Become familiar with the major changes which took place in society, the Church and in political institutions between 1400 and 1650, and be able to discuss why these changes took place. 4. Learned how to interpret and discuss critically documents from the renaissance period, provided in translation, setting them in their social context. 5. Learned to relate visual evidence, in particular architecture, to wider changes in renaissance society and intellectual life. 6. Be able to discuss critically and in an informed fashion stereotypes conjured up by the term 'renaissance'.
Assessment: Essay (1500 words): 40% + In-class tests (2 x 1 hour): 45% + Class participation (3 x 300 words): 15%
Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 lectures and 1 tutorial) per week
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