HIST2223 The French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe

Later Year Course

Offered By	School of History
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	History
Offered in	Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	The French Revolution was a defining episode in modern European history. This course examines the revolutionary period from the Old Regime in France to the empire of Napoleon Bonaparte. It assesses the origins, development and significance of the French Revolution and investigates the nature of Napoleonic rule and its impact upon Europe. Participants will be introduced to a range of primary sources, including petitions, political speeches, newspapers and paintings, and will have the opportunity to explore in-depth such topics as the fall of the monarchy, church and state, women's rights, the Terror, and the revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. No knowledge of French is required for this course. All recommended primary sources and secondary readings are available in English. Students with French language skills may however wish to make use of available resources in French.
Learning Outcomes	Through completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic regime Reflect critically on differing historiographical interpretations Evaluate the political, social and cultural legacies of the period for France, Europe and the wider world Continue to develop their research, analytical and writing skills
Indicative Assessment	500 word tutorial paper (10%) Tutorial participation (10%) 2500 word essay (40%) Examination (40%)
Workload	Twenty-six one-hour lectures, thirteen one-hour tutorials. Lectures will be recorded and available online.
Areas of Interest	History
Recommended Courses	EURO1004 Europe in the Modern Era: Foundations of International Relations
Prescribed Texts	Philip G. Dwyer and Peter McPhee (eds), The French Revolution and Napoleon: A Sourcebook (London and New York: Routledge, 2002).
Preliminary Reading	Colin Jones, The Great Nation: France from Louis XV to Napoleon (New York: Columbia University Press, 2003). William Doyle, The Origins of the French Revolution, Third edition (Oxford: OUP, 1999).
Majors/Specialisations	History
Academic Contact	Dr Betros

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