HUMA 425 - The City and the Early Modern Iberian World

This seminar explores the interconnected histories of the cities of the Hispanic and Portuguese worlds in the early modern era. Examining the intersection of urban history and the development of the global empires of Spain and Portugal between the 15th and the 18th centuries, the course considers such topics as colonialism, migration, gender, race, religion, and political culture. The construction of civic identities will also be approached through the study of early modern architecture, painting, music, and literature.

Prerequisites & Notes: HUMA 302 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter