Program Overview

The Early Modern World (HIST*1010)

Course Details

The course code for The Early Modern World is HIST*1010, and it is offered in Section 01 during the Winter 2016 term. The course instructor is Christine Ekholst.

Course Description

This course will deal with the evolution and expansion of European society during the pre-industrial era. Commencing with the Renaissance and Reformation, it will survey such themes as:

• The voyages of exploration
• The impact of western culture on indigenous societies
• The development of commercial capitalism
• The transformation of science and technology
• The conflict between imperial powers in Europe and overseas

Departments and Schools

The course is associated with the following departments and schools:

• School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing
• School of Fine Art and Music
• School of Languages and Literatures
• Department of History
• Department of Philosophy
• Interdisciplinary Programs

Centres, Institutes and Labs

The university is also home to several centres, institutes, and labs, including:

• Centre for Scottish Studies
• Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab (GET)
• Interdisciplinary Design Lab
• The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation
• The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC)
• The School of Fine Art & Music Print Study Collection