HIS 341 - Modern French History (3)

This 3-credit course equips students with an understanding of French political, cultural, social and intellectual history with emphasis on the perennial questions its deep history raises. Taught in the capital city of Paris, the roots of which go back some 6000 years, the course initially surveys the hexagon’s ancient and medieval past, moving quickly to the emergence of the French nation-state in the modern period. Focus is upon modern national identity and its expression; issues stemming from the dislocation of two world wars; the hopes and challenges represented by the nation’s revolutionary heritage; and the political responses of the Left and Right to a changing French society. In addition to class lectures and discussions, students complete a book review of an academic text in modern French history and participate in site visits within Paris–an integral part of the course.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Paris Semester
Grading Method: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Every other Fall in Paris Semester