HIST 375 - The European Enlightenment 1688-1815

Description:
Social and intellectual history of Europe between the Glorious Revolution and the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Writers such as Locke, Voltaire and Rousseau will be emphasized because of their influence on the modern world.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Analyze significant issues, trends and developments in early modern European history.
Demonstrate knowledge that history is not simply the recitation of names and dates, but is a fluid subject where interpretations are constantly changing as a result of different methods or patterns of analysis.
Analyze and synthesize primary and secondary sources in order to put forward well-supported arguments.
Make a clearly-written and clearly-presented argument, including a thesis and sufficient and well-used supporting evidence.
Identify differing explanations of historical change and the connections between cause and effect in the discipline of history.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/20/2020

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Spring Locations: Ellensburg