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The Renaissance in Italy (HIST30006)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: c.kovesi@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject seeks to engage and excite students in an interactive series of ‘lectorials' which examine the social, political, and cultural history of the many central and northern Italian cities which participated in the culture known as the Renaissance. With special case studies of Florence and Venice, major themes explored are: politics and urbanisation; art, architecture and patronage; religion and popular beliefs; the family and gender roles; luxury and consumption; humanism and education. Throughout students will be encouraged to reflect on the meaning and usefulness of the term ‘Renaissance’ as an historical construct. Students should complete this subject with a well-rounded picture of the Renaissance as a social and cultural context, which has left a profound impact upon the culture of the west in the succeeding centuries, including our own.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- gain a deep understanding of the social, political and cultural aspects of the Renaissance;
- acquire an understanding of the role of the city states of Florence and Venice in particular in the cultures of the Renaissance;
- reflect critically on periodization in History, and on the term Renaissance as an historical construct;
- analyse primary and secondary sources in constructing historical arguments;
- demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources; and
- show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing, online journal forums, and class discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 1 x 500 word reflective journal due during the semester (15%)
- 1 x digital storytelling journal due during the semester (1000 equivalent words) (30%)
- A 2500 word research essay due during the examination period (55%)
Hurdle requirement:
- Students must attend a minimum of 75% of the lectorials in order to pass this subject.
- All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. After five days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Catherine Kovesi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours – 12 x 2 hour weekly lectorials. Lectorials are in an engaging and interactive mode of teaching, combining lectures and tutorial discussion. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: c.kovesi@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available in a downloadable eBook.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major History Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - History Minor European Studies Major Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major - Breadth options
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 19 March 2024