Spring 2007
ITALIAN CITY-STATES
Dr.
Joe Kunkel Phone:
389-6930
222B Morris Hall FAX:
389-6377 joseph.kunkel@mnsu.edu
http:krypton.mnsu.edu/~jak3
OFFICE HOURS
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Mon 10:00-11:00 am |
Tue 3:00-4:00 pm |
Wed 10:00 a m -12:00 pm 2:00-3:30 pm |
Thurs 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Fri 10:00 a m -12:00 pm 2:00-3:30 pm |
OBJECTIVES
1. Be introduced and develop
an interest in important aspects of Medieval and Renaissance Italian politics
and city life.
2. Learn about contemporary
Italy.
5. Become prepared to
experience a different culture and for international travel.
6. Get acquainted and become
a cooperative travel and learning group.
REQUIREMENTS
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Political History Papers Six Papers |
180 points |
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Travel Journal Six pre-tour assignments (six of seven
possible) Four Tour assignments |
120 points (20 points each) |
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Book Review or Paper |
50 points |
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Tour |
necessary to pass course |
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TOTAL |
350 points |
PENALTIES
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Late papers will lose 5 points per school day; 15
points maximum penalty Late worksheets may be
turned in until April 6. |
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Late Travel Journal entries
-2 points per school day |
Knopf Guide: Venice Knopf Guide
Florence
GRADING
A = 90-100% B = 89-80% C= 79-70% D = 69-60%
REQUIREMENTS
In this class you will have
the opportunity for two types of learning. Your will record, integrate and show
your learning by doing some writing each week.
1. Political History Papers
After each of the first six
classes write a short paper on what you learned. Each week's paper should
include an outline and a paragraph giving your reaction for the lecture, and
the same for the reading.
Each paper should be typed,
double spaced, 10 or 12 point font, with 1 inch margins.
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Two pages total |
POL 410 Topics in Political Philos Three pages total |
POL
692 Independent Study Four pages total |
2. Travel Journal
Entries
Prepatory/Class
Entries (Write on six of
possible seven classes)
After classes and before the next class write an entry on some things you
learned in preparation for our tour. The focus should be on what you would like
to see or do and why, what you would like to learn more about, things to do to
make your trip go well, your expectations about experiencing a different
culture etc. The journal should record learning from the tour-oriented, less
academic readings (Knopf Guides), travel videos or discussions of travel in
class, or your independent exploration such as websites. Students will share
their journal each week with classmates who will verify the work. Each entry
should be about 500 words, or one page if typed single-spaced.
Tour Entries (Write on each of four half-day
tours. )
For each of the four half-day tours
(indicated on the itinerary) write an entry of about 500 words on what
you experienced and learned. Write a final entry summing up and concluding the
journal. These entries should
definitely record learning from guided tours and group expeditions. This is not
a personal diary of what you did socially, what you ate, bought etc. The
journal is due to the professor by April 6.
The journal can be
handwritten, A small portable format is recommended. Students will meet each
week briefly in small groups to verify journal writing and to share insights,
interests and observations.
3. Book Review or Paper
Do some independent reading
and writing.
Undergraduate
students should read one book relevant to our study and tour and write a
review. The professor will
recommend some books. The review
should include both a summary of the content and statements of your reactions
and what you learned. If you review a fiction book evaluate its historical
authenticity.
Graduate students should do some independent
study to plan some focused attention on tour. Then write a paper relating "Politics, Art and
Architecture" in either one of the cities we visit. Analyze the relationship between the three topics in
general and by focusing on two or
three works of art and two or three architectural sites in one of the two
cities. The Professor can offer some suggestions..
The papers/reviews should be
typed and double-spaced, in 10 or 12 point font with 1 inch margins. They are
idue by April 6.
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Two pages total |
POL 410 Topics in Political Philos Three pages total |
POL
692 Independent Study Four to five pages total |
Tour
Attend all required tours and
tour events unless excused. Be cooperative and have a positive attitude. Obey
all laws, any rules adopted by the group, or stated by the lead professors,
Seminars International, transportation providers, guides, hotels, museums,
churches etc. Be where and when you are expected. Be helpful to others in the
group. Participate in decisions the group needs to make.
Assistance to Students
All students are encouraged
to visit with the professor if you need help. If you are a student with a
disability, please see me as early in the semester as possible to discuss
accommodations, and/or contact the Disability Services Office at (507) 389-2825
(v) or 1-800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY).
CALENDAR
1. Monday January 22
ITALIAN CITY-STATES
Political History Reading
Italian History Overview slides on Power Point
Italian History Overview slides as html
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POLS 201 Issues in
Politics Italy's City
States. In The End of
Europe's Middle Ages / Applied History Research Group / University of Calgary. 1997 (on-line) http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/endmiddle Storia di Bologna. An
Illustrated History of Bologna. 2005.
pp. 1-86 (on Reserve) |
POL 410 Topics in Political
Philos Italy's City
States. In The End of
Europe's Middle Ages / Applied History Research Group / University of
Calgary. 1997 (on-line) http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/endmiddle J.H. Plumb. 1989. The
Italian Renaissance Ch. 1 Dawn of the Renaissance (on Reserve) Storia di Bologna. An
Illustrated History of Bologna. 2005.
pp. 1-86 (on Reserve) |
POL 692 Independent Study Waley, Daniel.
1988. The Italian City-Republics ch 2. the
Population ch. 3
Government (on Reserve) Storia di Bologna. An
Illustrated History of Bologna. 2005.
pp. 1-86 (on Reserve) |
Reading
for Travel Journal
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Discover
Bologna. (on-line) http://www.comune.bologna.it/Turismo/ScopriBologna/indice_e.htm Universita
di Bologna Our
History (on-line) http://www.eng.unibo.it/PortaleEn/University |
POL 410 Topics in Pol Philos Commune of Bologna. Discover Bologna. (on-line) http://www.comune.bologna.it/Turismo/ScopriBologna/indice_e.htm Universita di
Bologna Our History (on-line) http://www.eng.unibo.it/PortaleEn/University |
POL
692 Independent Study Commune of Bologna. Discover Bologna. http://www.comune.bologna.it/Turismo/ScopriBologna/indice_e.htm Universita di
Bologna Our History (on-line) |
2. Monday January 29 THE
RENAISSANCE
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Political History Paper #1 due §
Notes & reaction
to previous week's lectures, discussions, videos §
Outline & reaction
to previous week's reading |
Travel Journal Entry #1 due §
Tour Guide Readings §
Videos, Discussions,
Information from class |
Political
History Reading
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Catholic Encyclopedia. Dante Alighieri (on-line) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04628a.htm Catholic
Encyclopedia. Renaissance (on-line) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12765b.htm |
POL 410 Topics in Pol Philos Catholic Encyclopedia. Dante Alighieri (on-line) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04628a.htm Catholic
Encyclopedia. Renaissance (on-line) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12765b.htm Hibbert, Christopher. 1993.
Florence: Biography of a City Ch. 5 Life in Dante's
Florence |
POL
692 Independent Study Catholic Encyclopedia. Dante Alighieri (on-line) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04628a.htm J.H. Plumb. 1989. The
Italian Renaissance Ch. 1 Dawn of the Renaissance Ch. 3 The Arts Ch. 4 Florence: Cradle of
Humanism Hibbert, Christopher. 1993.
Florence: Biography of a City Ch. 5 Life in Dante's
Florence (on Reserve) |
Reading
for Travel Journal
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Knopf Guides. Florence pp. 1-60 Any class information, videos, web sites, etc.
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POL 410 Topics in Pol Philos Knopf Guides. Florence pp. 1-60 Any class information,
videos, web sites, etc. |
POL
692 Independent Study Knopf Guides. Florence pp. 1-60 Any class information,
videos, web sites, etc. |
3. Monday
February 5
FLORENCE AND THE RISE OF THE MEDICI
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Political History Paper #2 due §
Notes & reaction
to previous week's lectures, discussions, videos §
Outline & reaction
to previous week's reading |
Travel Journal Entry #2 due §
Tour Guide Readings §
Videos, Discussions,
Information from class |
Political
History Reading:
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Hibbert, Christopher. 1993.
Florence: Biography of a City Ch. 7 Rise of House of
Medici |
POL 410 Topics in Political Philos Hibbert, Christopher. 1993.
Florence: The Biography of a City Ch. 7 Rise of the House of
Medici Ch. 12 Lorenzo the
Magnificent Ch. 13 Bonfire of the
Vanities |
POL
692 Independent Study Hibbert, Christopher. 1993.
Florence: The Biography of a City Ch. 7 Rise of the House of
Medici Ch. 12 Lorenzo
the Magnificent Ch. 13 Bonfire
of the Vanities |
Reading
for Travel Journal
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Knopf Guides. Florence. Encyclopedia Section pp. 61-94 Any class information, videos, web sites, etc.
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POL 410 Topics in Pol Philos Knopf Guides. Florence. Encyclopedia Section pp. 61-94 Any class information,
videos, web sites, etc. |
POL
692 Independent Study Knopf Guides. Florence. Encyclopedia Section pp. 61-94 Any class information,
videos, web sites, etc. |
4. Monday
February 1 MACHIAVELLI
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Political History Paper #3 due §
Notes & reaction
to previous week's lectures, discussions, videos §
Outline & reaction
to previous week's reading |
Travel Journal Entry #3 due §
Tour Guide Readings §
Videos, Discussions,
Information from class |
Political
History Reading:
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Curry, Patrick & Oscar
Zarate. 1996. Introducing Machiavelli. (on Reserve) |
POL 410 Topics in Political Philos Curry, Patrick & Oscar
Zarate. 1996. Introducing Machiavelli. (on Reserve) |
POL
692 Independent Study Machiavelli. The Prince |
Reading
for Travel Journal
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Knopf Guides. Florence pp. 127-193 Any class information, videos, web sites, etc.
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POL 410 Topics in Political Philos Knopf Guides. Florence pp. 127-193 Any class information,
videos, web sites, etc. |
POL
692 Independent Study Knopf Guides. Florence pp. 127-193 Any class information,
videos, web sites, etc. |
5.
Monday February 19 VENICE:
OVERVIEW
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Political History Paper #4 due §
Notes & reaction
to previous week's lectures, discussions, videos §
Outline & reaction
to previous week's reading |
Travel Journal Entry #4 due §
Tour Guide Readings §
Videos, Discussions,
Information from class |
Political
History Reading:
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics History World. History of Venice http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=aa43 (on-line) Zorzi, Alvise2001. Venice: A City, A
Republic, An Empire. pp. 10-35 |
POL 410 Topics in Political Philos History World. History of Venice http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=aa43 (on-line) Zorzi, Alvise2001. Venice: A City, A
Republic, An Empire. pp. 10-35 |
POL
692 Independent Study History World. History of Venice http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=aa43 (on-line) Zorzi, Alvise2001. Venice: A City, A
Republic, An Empire. pp. 10-35 |
Reading
for Travel Journal
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Knopf Guides: Venice Italy pp. 1-104 Any class information,
videos, web sites, etc. |
POL 410 Topics in Political Philos Knopf Guides: Venice Italy pp. 1-104 Any class information,
videos, web sites, etc. |
POL
692 Independent Study Knopf Guides: Venice Italy pp. 1-104 Any class information,
videos, web sites, etc. |
6. Monday
February 26 VENICE:
GOVERNMENT
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Political History Paper #5 due §
Notes & reaction
to previous week's lectures, discussions, videos §
Outline & reaction
to previous week's reading |
Travel Journal Entry #5 due §
Tour Guide Readings §
Videos, Discussions,
Information from class |
Political
History Reading:
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Zorzi, Alvise2001. Venice: A City,
A Republic, An Empire. pp. 35-101 (on reserve)
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POL 410 Topics in Political Philos Zorzi,
Alvise2001. Venice: A City, A Republic, An Empire. pp. 35-101 (on reserve) |
POL
692 Independent Study Zorzi,
Alvise2001. Venice: A City, A Republic, An Empire. pp. 35-101 (on reserve) |
Reading
for Travel Journal
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Knopf Guides: Venice Italy pp. 219-260 pp.298-342 Any class information,
videos, web sites, etc. |
POL 410 Topics in Political Philos Knopf Guides: Venice Italy pp. 219-260 pp.298-342 Any class information,
videos, web sites, et |
POL
692 Independent Study Knopf Guides: Venice Italy pp. 219-260 pp.298-342 Any class information,
videos, web sites, et |
7. Monday
March 5 ITALY AFTER
RENAISSANCE
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Political History Paper #6 due §
Notes & reaction
to previous week's lectures, discussions, videos §
Outline & reaction
to previous week's reading |
Travel Journal Entry #6 due §
Tour Guide Readings §
Videos, Discussions,
Information from class |
Political
History Reading:
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Your choice, no writing
required. |
POL 410 Topics in Pol Philos Your choice, no writing
required. |
POL
692 Independent Study Your choice, no writing required. |
Reading
for Travel Journal
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POLS 201 Issues in Politics Your choice, no writing
required. |
POL 410 Topics in Pol Philos Your choice, no writing
required. |
POL
692 Independent Study Your choice, no writing required. |
ITALY TOUR
Friday, March
9
Twin Cities
Departure
Saturday,
March 10
Bologna Arrival.
Hotel check-in.