HIST2210 · History

The Secrets of Venice, from Global Player to Tourist Trap

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Sarah Ross

Professor, History Department

1 evaluation for this course

Instructor: 4.7
Course: 4.4

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Sarah Ross

Professor, History Department

1 evaluation for this course

Instructor: 4.7
Course: 4.4

About this course

How did a strange collection of buildings perched in an Adriatic lagoon become a major player in global economics, politics, and culture during the Renaissance era? How could a self-proclaimed "republic" justify imperial projects? How could a Catholic state devoted to the Virgin Mary also harbor bawdy theater, prostitution, and heresy? How did the city of Venice survive as a tourist trap after Napoleon dissolved the Republic in 1797? This course answers these questions, tracing itineraries not only through the main waterways but also through the narrow canals of Venice's often murky (and mucky) history.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.62 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.35 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.35 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.54 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3 hours

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Evaluation history 1 terms

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Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2025	1	4.4	4.7