HYM4075

Studying the Renaissance ( points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Carolyn James

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this subject, students will: 1) Have a thorough knowledge of the arguments of the key scholarly texts chosen for study, and be able to place them in an appropriate intellectual context. 2) Be able to identify the main critical and methodological approaches that have emerged recently in the field of Renaissance Studies. 3) Be sensitive to the potential of a wide variety of genres of documentary, visual and literary sources to change or nuance our traditional understandings of Renaissance culture and society. 4) Be able to engage in informed and critical discussion about what new directions future research in Renaissance Studies might take. 5) Have developed advanced reading, analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Assessment: Research essay: 5,000 words (50%), 1 individual or group seminar presentation (5%), to be also submitted in written form as a paper of 2,000 words by each presenter (15%), 1 two hour class test (20%), Weekly seminar participation (10%)

Contact Hours: 2 hours

Prerequisites: Relevant background in one or more aspects of Renaissance Studies, or by permission of the coordinator