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Course SYLLABUS

Early Modern Europe -- HIST 4331


Fall Semester 2015—MWF 11:00-11:50 p.m.

Prof. Jerry L. Summers


Office: Scarborough 309

Campus Phone 903 923 2084

E-mail: jsummers@etbu.edu

The Wingbeat






Course Readings:
Required:
Merriman, John. A History of Modern Europe, 3d ed., Vol. 1.

W. W. Norton, 2010.

ISBN-13: 978-0393933840 ISBN-10: 0393933849
Recommended Background Bibliography:
JSTOR & other digital readings; online History Sourcebooks

General historical background links:

Kreis’s Lectures

Free College Video Lectures

Research Guides in Jarrett Library

Various other web-based texts and other media indicated or hyperlinked in the course schedule.

Eurodocs
Description:

The course is a study of European history from 1450 to 1815, with emphasis on the thematic political, cultural, and religious developments of the Renaissance, Reformation and Enlightenment periods; and the influence on Western Europe of the revolutionary transition from the Ancién Régime to the Napoleonic Regime. Prerequisites are History 2321 and 2322 and junior standing.


Learning Agenda:
1. To gain a broad understanding of the characteristics of the various "periods," the prominent individuals and developments within each period;
2. To understand how the "periods" emphasized in the study are interrelated, and how cultural, religious, political, and economic concerns together influenced the decisions and goals of historical figures;
3. To understand the contributions of earlier Europeans to the modern West, and to learn to evaluate the influence of earlier European political, religious and philosophical thought;
4. To engage in primary and secondary source readings, thinking and writing in order to sharpen skills in analytical historical thinking.
5. To situate European history and Western civilization within the greater Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian traditions and to evaluate modern developments and the conflicts inherent to them in light of those traditions.
6. To enhance the habit and discipline of “faithful engagement” in historical studies using whole-life resources and with attention to the best practices in historical scholarship.
Course Requirements:


  1. Readings. The various text readings described in the course schedule will prepare you for the class discussions and lectures. The schedule is open to adjustments depending on the characteristics and capabilities of the class. I will introduce hard-copy primary source documents during the semester for examination and class discussion.




  1. Class Attendance. Absences will detract from your familiarity with the process and content of the class and will adversely influence your performance. Therefore it is in your interest to attend all classes. The classes are discussion-intensive, and class processes will be discussed day-to-day. If you miss, you risk confusion. In any case, the university attendance policy as stated in the Catalog will apply to disqualify students with excessive absences.




  1. Examinations. The examinations will probe your knowledge and understanding of the general history and themes on which we have focused in class. There will be three periodic examinations including the final examination.




  1. Collaborative Researched Essay – 2,000 – 2,500 words. Follow the directions and guidelines in Blackboard and in class.


Course Grade: Exams—50%; Researched Essay—25%; Participation—25%

COURSE SCHEDULE





DATES

TOPICS, READINGS, ASSIGNMENTS

The Renaissance Period

Aug 24, 26, 28

Origins, definitions, debates.



Course Introduction

Medieval Backgrounds – Chapter 1









Aug 31, Sep 2

The Period of the “Renaissances” – Chapter 2

Convocation is Friday the 4th, 10:00 a.m.







Sep 7, 9, 11

The Period of the Reformations – Chapter 3







Sep 14, 16, 18

The “Wars of Religion” – Chapter 4







********** First Examination on Monday, September 21 **********





The Era of Reformations

Sep 21, 23, 25

First Exam, 21st

Spain, England, and the Rise of the Atlantic Economy – Chapter 5









Sep 28, 30; Oct 2

England and the Dutch Republic in the Seventeenth Century – Chapter 6







Oct 5, 7, 9

The Age of Absolutism – Chapter 7







Oct 12, 14, 16 Midterm Period is Oct 12-14

Second Exam, 14th

Fall Break, Thurs 15th, Fri 16th









********** Second Examination on Wednesday, October 14 **********





Scientific Revolutions & Enlightenment

Oct 19, 21, 23

The New Philosophy of Science – the Sciences – Chapter 8







Oct 26, 28, 30

Enlightened Thought and the Republic of Letters – Chapter 9







Nov 2, 4, 6

Enlightenment Period – Chapter 9, continued

Economic and Social Changes in the Eighteenth Century – Chapter 10









Nov 9, 11, 13

Eighteenth Century Dynastic Rivalries and Politics – Chapter 11







************ Third Examination on Monday, November 16th ************








The Era of Political Revolutions: United States & France; the Americas

Nov 18, 20

Third Exam, Monday 16th

18th, 20th - Dynastic Rivalries and Politics – Chapter 11, continued

Europe and Transatlantic World Ascendant

Revolutionary interconnections: England, North American colonies The French Revolution – Chapter 12









Nov 23 - 26

THANKSGIVING BREAK







Nov 30; Dec 2, 4

The French Revolution, continued – Chapter 12







Dec 7, 9, 11

Napoleon and Europe – Chapter 13







Final Examination for this class is Monday, Dec 14, 10:30-12:20 a.m.


Disability Statement



Students with a disability may request appropriate accommodations for this course by contacting the Office of Advising and Career Development in Scarborough Hall, Room 104, and providing the required documentation. If accommodations are approved by the Disability Accommodations Committee the Advising Office will notify you and your professor of the approved accommodations. You must then discuss these accommodations with your professor.




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