
The Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment
Europe from 1650 to 1850, emphasizing developments (including transatlantic) in culture, religion, political thought, and historiography, as well as responses to the Enlightenment.
HIST
305
Hours | 3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab |
Prerequisites | None |
Taught | Fall Contact Department, Winter Contact Department |
Programs | Containing HIST 305 |
Course Outcomes:
Historical Knowledge of Europe between 1650 and 1815
Students will be able to explain and analyze the major political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural developments in Europe between 1650 and 1815.
Research Literature
Students will be able to analyze and interpret primary source documents.
Historical Knowledge of Enlightenment
Students will understand the ideas central to the Enlightenment.
Analytical Writing
Students will gain experience in historical research and improve writing skills
Critical Analysis
Students will analyze historical questions and place them in historiographical context