ATS2309 · Global France: A history from the revolution to today

Overview

This unit examines the modern history of France as a global nation. Moving from the French Revolution to the contemporary era, you will investigate the many ways in which the French nation has been deeply connected to people, places and events beyond its borders. Some of the key themes you will pursue include revolutions and wars, the creation of a formal and informal Empire, decolonization and the creation of the European union, and current controversies over secularism and multiculturalism. How has France, the self-proclaimed universal nation, shaped the course of modern history? And to what extent in turn has the history of the French nation been shaped by foreign actors, ideas and influences? in answering these questions, the unit aims to show how a deep understanding of French history helps us to understand what it means to be human in the modern world.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within Semester Assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Analyse and evaluate the place of France in world history;
2. Critically interpret a variety of primary and secondary sources in French and global historical contexts;
3. Construct evidence-based arguments;
4. Critically and independently think about and reflect upon your learning.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.