HIST 34902 - History Of Emotions

This course explores the emerging field of the History of Emotions, providing an introduction to scholarship and debates in an interdisciplinary field which has fostered new connections between the humanities, social sciences, and cognitive sciences. Students will examine how emotions have been conceptualized, expressed, and regulated across different historical periods and cultures. The course will investigate the intersections of emotions with social, political, and cultural history, challenging students to consider how emotional norms and experiences have shaped historical events and societal changes. The course will reflect upon interdisciplinary approaches, noting how emotions are explored in a variety of fields, including but not limited to psychology, biology, anthropology, communication, and literature.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Understand key concepts and methodologies in the History of Emotions.
2. Analyze historical sources through the lens of emotional history.
3. Evaluate the role of emotions in shaping historical events and social structures critically.
4. Compare and contrast emotional norms and expressions across different time periods and cultures.
5. Develop research skills in emotional history and articulate arguments effectively.