Reacting to the Past: Conflict and Revolution in Early Modern Europe

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Students will be assigned texts that prepare them for roles in "role playing game" re-enactments of famous intellectual political confrontation in Early Modern Europe: debates that surrounded the divorce of Henry VIII and his marriage to Anne Boleyn; the Protestant Reformation in England; heresy trials and political intrigue in 16th century court life; the Catholic Counter-Reformation; and the literature and poetry of the 16th and early 17th centuries. Using a series of political texts of the period and related literary works, students will analyze, argue, and act out these conflicts. Seat belts are definitely recommended. New Core: Fulfills ENG 120 and 3 credits in Area of Knowledge II (HIS 114)