FRENCH 344

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)

TBA

Reading/Texts

Colin Jones, The Cambridge Illustrated History of France

Assessment

1,500 word primary source review essay in English (20%)

1,500 word essay in French (30%)

3,000 word essay in English (50%)

Points

FRENCH 344: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II

Restrictions

FRENCH 231, 244, 313