HIS 529SEM - European Social History

What is social history? What is the relationship between this subfield and others, like political, economic, or cultural history? Our readings will include reflections on the practice of history and changes in topics and methods. Broad themes include the family, memory, religious change, women and gender, and the social impacts of war, exploration, and science. We will also explore how longstanding questions and historical problems in social history have gained renewed prominence in the field of digital humanities. We will explore the intersections of digital and social history research methods and survey digital collections and scholarship.

Credits: 3