HIST 305

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The Age of Enlightenment

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Europe from 1650 to 1850, emphasizing developments (including transatlantic) in culture, religion, political thought, and historiography, as well as responses to the Enlightenment.

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Historical Knowledge of Europe between 1650 and 1815

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to explain and analyze the major political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural developments in Europe between 1650 and 1815.

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Historical Knowledge of Enlightenment

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the ideas central to the Enlightenment.

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Research Literature

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze and interpret primary source documents.

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Analytical Writing

Learning Outcome

Students will gain experience in historical research and improve writing skills

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Critical Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will analyze historical questions and place them in historiographical context