HIST 1608 - NOTORIOUS WOMEN 1

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course examines scandalous episodes in 17th-20th century American history, emphasizing issues of sexuality and gender subversion; political and religious extremism; and violent passions leading to controversial and infamous acts. Unlike many courses, this one focuses on "fringe," controversial, or disenfranchised persons, to explore how events and persons, despite their "abnormality," shaped and reflected the cultural and political values of their day. Topics include witchcraft and the occult, utopian communities, religious and political radicals, changing ideas of gender roles and sexuality, and accused murderers. "Typical" women analyzed include Marie Laveau, the Salem "witches," and Lizzie Borden. This course is reading-intensive, and depends on students' active participation.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: LOWER LEVEL HIST COURSE; PLAN: HIST

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