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Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 8
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Mar.
Study the eighteenth 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 polity and the role of women in Europe and beyond. Develop a set of personal conclusions and assess the contemporary meaning of the Enlightenment. This course meets the general education requirement in Humanities and Western Civilization.
Note: If you have access to some of these books and do not wish to purchase them all, you should order on the Internet or call or fax your order to the bookstore using the stock numbers of the books you require.
Recommended Prerequisites: Previous study in World History 2, or equivalent, and two years college credit.
Note: March Term 2004 is the last term this course will be offered in print version. In future terms, it will be offered only online (224054).
