France Since 1870
HIST 220
Spring 2012
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| Crosslisting:
FRST 212 |
| Certificates: Civic Engagement, International Relations |
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 first years of the 21st century. It will survey the history of 140 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
Examinations and the paper will require intensive and compelling analysis of several critical events in the history of modern France as well as succinct argumentation.
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| 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
Adam Gopnik, PARIS TO THE MOON
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
Henry Rousso, THE VICHY SYNDROME
Conklin, Fishman, and Zaretsky, FRANCE AND ITS EMPIRE SINCE 1870
Eugen Weber, THE HOLLOW YEARS: FRANCE IN THE 1930S
Julian Jackson, DEFENDING DEMOCRACY: THE POPULAR FRONT IN FRANCE, 1934-1938
Robert Paxton, VICHY FRANCE: OLD GUARD AND NEW ORDER
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: 17 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 7 | JR non-major: 6 | SO: 6 | FR: 6 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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