HIST 2109: Kings and Queens in Early Modern Britain

Abstract

Course description: This course will examine the history of Britain in the early modern period (1450-1700), with special focus on the rulers. It will introduce the main political developments in this period, the main cultural achievements, and the main personalities, in a chronological framework, and will include analysis of a range of primary sources.¶ Department SLOs assessable in this course: • Students will be able to analyze primary sources by placing them in historical context. • Students will be able to produce a work of historical analysis in clear prose. • Students will be able to assess the reliability of sources and evaluate their content.¶ General education SLOs assessable in this course: • interpret and assess primary and secondary sources within a discipline • clearly analyze an issue or problem orally and/or in writing • present relevant information and ideas in an organized fashion orally and/or in writing