MACHIAVELLI AND HIS WORLD

ILS/ITALIAN/LITTRANS/POLISCI 365

Course Description

Introduces students to the major works of Machiavelli through the close reading of his writings in cultural and historical contexts. Discussion and targeted writing assignments will aim at cultivating in students 1) a broad understanding of Machiavelli's principal intellectual attitudes, 2) a deeper understanding of his literary sensibility, and 3) the ability to articulate controversies and complexities surrounding his thought.

Prerequisties

Satisfied Communications A requirement

Satisfies

ITALIAN 452

Credits

Offered

Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.8

6.69% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

3.92% from Historical

A Rate

72.12%

22.26% from Historical

Class Size

104

-5.21% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Kristin PHILLIPS-COURT

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3.7

Rating

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