France Since 1870
HIST 220
Spring 2007
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01
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| Crosslisting:
FRST 212 |
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 130 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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-Arcp/Hist)(CIVI-MN)(FRST-MN)(FRST)(HIST-MN)(HIST)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Marc Bloch, THE STRANGE DEFEAT
Charles G. Cogan, CHARLES DE GAULLE: A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY WITH DOCUMENTS
Richard Kuisel, SEDUCING THE FRENCH: THE DILEMMA OF AMERICANIZATION
John Merriman, THE STONES OF BALAZUC
Charles Rearick, PLEASURES OF THE BELLE EPOQUE
Henry Rousso, THE VICHY SYNDROME
Rod Kedward, FRANCE AND THE FRENCH: A MODERN HISTORY
Eugen Weber, THE HOLLOW YEARS
Lawrence Wylie, VILLAGE IN THE VAUCLUSE
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Examinations and Assignments:
One paper, an hour examination, and a final examination. |
| Instructor(s): Greene,Nathanael Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 7 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 7 | JR non-major: 6 | SO: 6 | FR: 6 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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