ADHS 1850 From Lagoon to Legend: Venice in World History
This History core course explores the rich history, art, and culture of Venice, from its founding as a marshy refuge to its flourishing as a maritime republic. Students will examine the city's iconic architecture, including its stunning churches, and the evolution of its founding myths over time. Looking at the role thatreligion and commerce played, the course willhighlight iconic landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. In addition, contemporary challenges such as overtourism, climate change, and migration, will foster critical thinking about the balance between preservation and modernization in a fragile environment. Woods courses designated as Core count towards Woods Core requirements only; they do not count for University Core requirements.
Course overview
- Department
- Advancing Studies
- School
- ADV
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- History I
Requirements fulfilled
- University Core: History I (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.33 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.20 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Elizabeth Shlala | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 7 of 15 |