SOCIOL 102
Becoming Modern: The Origins and Consequences of Modernity
Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 for SOCIOL 102.
Description
Secularism, democracy, industrialisation, urbanisation and rapid social change are key characteristics of the "Modern" era. This course examines the foundations of the modern experience, which includes analysing the intellectual, economic and political developments that contributed to its formation. In particular, the course analyses the Reformations, the Enlightenment, the rise of capitalism, industrialisation and democratic revolutions, including the French Revolution.
Availability 2018
Not taught in 2018
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Manuel Vallee
Reading/Texts
A course reader will be made available if required.
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
SOCIOL 102: 15 points