IDIS 260 - Power, Politics, and Castles

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SU. This interdisciplinary course examines the relationship between political power, architecture, and cultural identity from Roman times to the present. It combines historical analysis, geographic context, and socio-poitical structures to explore castles as symbols of authority, defense, and influence. Through site visits to key French castles, students gain first-hand insight into architectural evolution and the political landscapes that shaped them. The course emphasizes how these structures reflect and affect the cultural legacies of France across history.