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Humanities and Social Science
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5104HIST-JAN-MTP
Aims
This module introduces students to key debates and themes in the history of modern France. Students will examine the elaboration of a particular idea of ‘Frenchness’ in the course of the period and the challenges to it both within France and abroad; the development of French imperialism, the significance of the French ‘civilising mission’ & its adaptation over time; the wars of decolonisation and their impact upon French politics, society and culture; the impact of ‘Americanisation’ on modern day France; France as a post-colonial power and the social and cultural impact of decolonisation.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Display a good understanding and knowledge of the most important political, social and cultural aspects of French history in this period.
2.
Demonstrate a firm grasp of the historiography of the period.
3.
Engage in historical debate on a range of topics in modern French History
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Liberty, Equality and Fraternity are the watchwords of modern day French Republicanism. For many people in France today they stand as symbols of democracy, freedom and tolerance – France’s gift to the world. Yet, what have such values meant in practice through the course of modern French history? How have these ‘eternal values’ been evoked, and to what purposes? How did the French square their commitment to Republicanism and democracy with the acquisition and maintenance of a global empire? And what became of these values during the brutal wars of decolonisation in Indochina and Algeria? In more modern times, how has France dealt with the impact of immigration from its former colonial territories and the profound cultural impact of such developments upon what it means to be ‘French’. Who is French anyway, what is ‘France’, and who is it that decides?
Module Overview:
This module introduces students to key debates and themes in the history of modern France. Students will examine the elaboration of a particular idea of Frenchness in the course of the period and the challenges to it both within France and abroad; the development of French imperialism, the significance of the French civilising mission & its adaptation over time; the wars of decolonisation and their impact upon French politics, society and culture; the impact of Americanisation on modern day France; France as a post-colonial power and the social and cultural impact of decolonisation. No knowledge of French is required or expected of students on this module.
This module introduces students to key debates and themes in the history of modern France. Students will examine the elaboration of a particular idea of Frenchness in the course of the period and the challenges to it both within France and abroad; the development of French imperialism, the significance of the French civilising mission & its adaptation over time; the wars of decolonisation and their impact upon French politics, society and culture; the impact of Americanisation on modern day France; France as a post-colonial power and the social and cultural impact of decolonisation. No knowledge of French is required or expected of students on this module.
Additional Information:No knowledge of French is required or expected of students on this module.