WST 360 - Women and Gender in Pre-Modern European History

An examination of the position of women in European society from ancient Greece through the Italian Renaissance. The course examines women’s roles in the family and political life; women’s economic activities; women and the Christian church; cultural attitudes concerning women; and women’s own writing and creativity.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): U3 or U4 standing; 1 D.E.C. F or SBS course

Offered: This course is offered as both HIS 334 and WST 360. Formerly offered as HIS 360.

DEC: I

SBC: SBS+