Content
Objective
Acquire and mobilize fundamental knowledge related to French civilization in order to analyze its main historical, political, social, literary, and artistic manifestations.
Course Content
This course will examine the historical, political, social and cultural development of France from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century. It will focus on major historical periods and transformations, such as the formation of the French kingdom, the development of absolute monarchy and the Age of Enlightenment.
Course Learning Outcomes
Identify and explain the dynamics of France from the medieval period to the eve of the 1789 Revolution.
Analyze and highlight the evolution of political structures leading to the centralization of power and the establishment of absolutism in France.
Interpret and characterize medieval and pre-industrial society within the process of the emergence of the modern state in France.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures
Discussion
Question and answer
Visual-supported instruction
Analysis of historical documents and texts
References
Duby, G. (dir.), Histoire de la France des origines à nos jours. Paris : Larousse, 2009.
Duby, G., Mandrou, R., Sirinelli, J.-F., Histoire de la civilisation française. Paris : A. Colin, 1998.
Weekly Contents
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to French civilization: chronological and methodological landmarks |
| 2 | Medieval France: social, political, and economic structures |
| 3 | Feudalism and the organization of power in the Middle Ages |
| 4 | The gradual strengthening of royal authority (10th–15th centuries) |
| 5 | The construction of the monarchical state and early forms of centralization |
| 6 | Renaissance and political, social, and cultural transformations (15th–16th centuries) |
| 7 | The Wars of Religion and their consequences for the state and society |
| 8 | The establishment of absolute monarchy (17th century) |
| 9 | Foundations and practices of absolutism under Louis XIV |
| 10 | Ancien Régime Society: orders, hierarchies, and social dynamics-1 |
| 11 | Ancien Régime Society: orders, hierarchies, and social dynamics-2 |
| 12 | Economic and social transformations in the pre-industrial era |
| 13 | Crises and transformations in French society in the 18th century |
| 14 | Political and social developments on the eve of the French Revolution |
Assessment System
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 2 | 100 |
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 40 |
ECTS
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yıl Sonu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hazırlık Yıl Sonu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hazırlık Bütünleme | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 3.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 3 | ||