France Since 1870 HIST220 SP

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       40      24         16

This course studies France under three Republics and a dictatorship, beginning with defeat in war and revolutionary upheaval in 1870/1871, and concluding with apparent political and social stability and European partnership in the 1990s. It will survey the history of nearly one hundred and thirty years, emphasizing political forms, ideologies and movements, social change, the economy, and cultural developments. Particular consideration will be given to revolutionary ideas and activities, working-class organizations, conservative thought and action, the city of Paris, rural life, the experiences of three wars against Germany, imperialism and decolonization, and styles of leadership. Times of emergency and crisis will also command attention, specifically the Paris Commune of 1871, the Dreyfus Affair of the 1890s, the "Great War" of 1914-1918, the Popular Front of the 1930s, the military defeat of 1940, the drama of collaboration or resistance, 1940-1944, and the early years of the Fifth Republic, 1958-1969.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST

Prerequisites: None

Section 01

Greene, N

Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM;

Grading Mode: A/F

Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 4

No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997