Course Description
Exploration of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of Western Europe during an intense and exciting period of transition from a medieval to a modern world. Topics to be discussed include Renaissance art and philosophy; the printing revolution and the French Revolution; climate change and economic dislocation; witchcraze; religious reforms and religious wars; commercialization; navigation; empire; slavery; the new science; and new ideas about democracy, equality, and modernity.
GEP
Global Knowledge GEP Course
Humanities GEP Course
DE Program
Study Abroad
Regional Location
Czech Republic
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 7, 2026
Classes End:
April 25, 2026
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
R: NC State Prague Students Only