This course introduces the student to world of Western Europe in the fourteenth through the sixteenth centuries. It covers the major developments in the period: the Renaissance and Reformation, the development of centralized monarchies, and the start of the Scientific Revolution. In addition, it examines topics such as magic and witchcraft and their relationship to these larger events or movements. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): 3 credit units HIST at the 100 level or 30 credit units of University Note:Students with credit for HIST 225 may not take this course for credit.
This course introduces the student to world of Western Europe in the fourteenth through the sixteenth centuries. It covers the major developments in the period: the Renaissance and Reformation, the development of centralized monarchies, and the start of the Scientific Revolution. In addition, it examines topics such as magic and witchcraft and their relationship to these larger events or movements. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): 3 credit units HIST at the 100 level or 30 credit units of University Note:Students with credit for HIST 225 may not take this course for credit.