The Histories and Literatures of Challenges to Religious and Social Orthodoxies in Europe

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This course centers on the historical and literary developments that accompanied challenges to religious, social, and political powers in Europe between the 13th and 18th centuries. By examining the various historical accounts, as well as literature produced during several watershed moments, students will be invited to critically examine the knowledge they acquired about the issues arising from heresy, social deviance, and non-conformity. The course is heavily focused on writing which will provide critical space for the examination of the discussed material through studio-writing, feedback-loops, and multi-draft teaching approaches.