Spring 2027

History of Books and Print Culture in Europe and North America

Examines the history of books and print culture in Europe and North America from ancient times to the present, focusing on the influence of reading and writing on social, cultural, and intellectual life.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 No instructors listed

Summary

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Past student reviews · Anuj Desai

The student noted that there was nothing too exciting about the course, describing it as clear-cut and easy to follow.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify and explain important people, themes, and events in print and book culture in North America and Europe.

  • Identify and explain historical arguments in secondary sources.

  • Analyze primary sources and know what questions to ask to be able to do that.

  • Produce original historical knowledge through research in primary and secondary sources.

  • Critically evaluate ideas from primary and secondary sources, integrating (or contrasting) different historical perspectives and develop new historical perspectives.

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2 UW Guide 3 UW Guide 4

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Prerequisites

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Graduate/professional standing

  • Graduate/professional standing
ARTHIST/HISTORY/JOURN/LIS 650

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  • Graduate/professional standing

Professors

Spring 2027

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Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Anuj Desai

The course was described as interesting and clear-cut, with a knowledgeable instructor who made the material easy to follow.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=28 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Anuj Desai

The student noted that there was nothing too exciting about the course, describing it as clear-cut and easy to follow.

Past student reviews · Anuj Desai

Students appreciated the instructor's interesting background and deep knowledge, which contributed to a straightforward learning experience.

Topics

  • History of books and print culture in the West
  • Influence of reading and writing on social, cultural, and intellectual life
  • Methodologies, theories, and sources for studying book and print culture
  • Important people, themes, and events in print and book culture in North America and Europe

Skills

  • Analyze primary sources
  • Explain historical arguments in secondary sources
  • Critically evaluate ideas and integrate historical perspectives

Grades

Latest available · Spring 2025— not enough history to project Spring 2027.

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Sources & history

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Catalog & offerings

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Selected offering source records
ARTHIST/HISTORY/JOURN/LIS 650 · Spring 2027

History of Books and Print Culture in Europe and North America

Recorded 2026-10-14
ARTHIST/HISTORY/JOURN/LIS 650 · Spring 2027

History of Books and Print Culture in Europe and North America

Recorded 2026-10-14
ARTHIST/HISTORY/JOURN/LIS 650 · Spring 2027

History of Books and Print Culture in Europe and North America

Recorded 2026-10-14
ARTHIST/HISTORY/JOURN/LIS 650 · Spring 2027

History of Books and Print Culture in Europe and North America

Recorded 2026-10-14
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