This course will survey writing on the Cultural and Intellectual History of Modern Europe. By studying one important work for each major period, from the Enlightenment through the Second World War, participants will gain familiarity with the major issues of modern European history. Moreover, students will be introduced to methods of associating modern culture and politics.
Thursdays, 4:15-6:30 pm
The following books are required. They are all available at the Library [Course Reserves], the University Bookstore, Beck's Bookstore, as well as online sources.
Publisher: Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 2004.
PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS
This course will consist of weekly discussions. After introductions to each section of the course, I will ask two or three of you to present sources for discussion. Performance on these introductions will constitute part of your class participation grade.
Those not introducing materials are still responsible for participating. You are always expected to contribute to discussion, in response to the initial statements. General involvement in class discussions will also determine your class participation grade.
Participants will be required to write two Reviews (7-10 pp.) of books covered in course discussions.
In addition, students will select one major period or theme addressed in the course and further explore the relevant historiography. The result should be a Review Essay (15-20pp.) assessing at least three complementary works on the topic (the course reading plus two further books).
Please see the online guidelines for reviews and review essays.