HIST 1609 - NOTORIOUS WOMEN II

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course examines scandalous episodes in 16th-21th century American and world 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 discussed include religious and political leaders and dissidents, changing ideas of gender roles and human sexuality, and female victims or perpetrators of murder. "Typical" women analyzed include Cleopatra, Eva Braun, Elizabeth I, and Hillary Clinton. This course is reading-intensive, depends on students' active participation. It is not necessary to take Notorious Women I before taking this course.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: LOWER LEVEL HIST COURSE; PLAN: HISTORY

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