The European Renaissance from about the 14th to the 17th century, and the subsequent expansion that emerged from it, had an enormous impact on Europe and the world. This course discusses some of the new ideas, concepts, technologies and forms of art that emerged during the Renaissance, and the impact they had on societies in Europe. Special attention will be given to how those changes that gave rise to Europeans expanding their empires and influences beyond their borders. Students will follow the Europeans as they establish religious, commercial and political connections throughout the world, and explore how those encounters impacted indigenous populations as well as life in Europe.

CILO-1: Students will be able to develop skills of reading comprehension, identify key language, vocabulary and techniques in history. CILO-2: Students will be able to examine the European Renaissance from about the 14th to the 17th century. CILO-3: Students will be able to explain and evaluate the key points made in historical writing. CILO-4: Students will be able to develop writing skills and analyze a historical source using appropriate vocabulary and terminology. CILO-5: Students will be able to develop spoken and reading English skills.