2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
2010-2011 University Catalog

HIST 644 - Society and Culture in Early Modern Europe

Credits: 3
Overview of most recent historical work on social and cultural history of premodern West, ca. 1400 to 1800. Uses theoretical approaches and empirical methodologies of other disciplines, especially social anthropology, sociology, and literary theory, to shed new light on popular culture, class, manners, taste, rituals, religion, language, gender, and the state. Formulates new topics of research and poses new questions, and suggests new approach to more traditional topics such as politics, religion, and ideas.

Prerequisites
Graduate standing.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0