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THE ENLIGHTENMENT
Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 4
Meets General Education Requirement In: Humanities, Western Civilization
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Fall 1.
Course Description:
Study the 18th century Enlightenment that changed the perception of the universe, rocked the thrones of Europe, shook the roots of religious heterodoxy and gave new dimensions to philosophy, literature and the arts. Read classic studies by Enlightenment scholars and analyze the influences of the Enlightenment upon the development of the United States policy and the role of women in Europe and beyond. Develop a set of personal conclusions and assess the contemporary meaning of the Enlightenment.
Recommended: previous study in World History 2 or equivalent, and two years college credit.
This course fully meets the General Education requirement in Humanities for 4 credits
or Western Civilization for 4 credits.
