FRENCH 244

Modern France: History and Culture

Description

An analysis of how France has been shaped by diverse historical and cultural legacies since the sixteenth century. Topics include the role of religion, the transformations of the State, the significance of Revolution, and the role of war and colonial expansion in modern French history.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.  for French
 
Digital Course Outlines for 2026 will be refreshed around November/December. 
 

Availability 2026

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Tracy Adams

Reading/Texts

Colin Jones, The Cambridge Illustrated History of France.

Assessment

Coursework = 60%, divided up as follows: 

• Essay (2 x 1,500 words) = 30% (each)
• Exam  = 40% (2hrs, 2 essay-type questions)

Points

FRENCH 244: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage I

Restrictions

FRENCH 231, 313, 344