Contemporary French History

The course covers key periods in French history after 1500. The course gives an overview of important developments, and central issues in French history. The approach is historical, and the aim is to learn about history in order to understand contemporary society.

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

- have knowledge about the historical structures of French society

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

- can analyze contemporary society from a historical perspective

- can express themselves in oral and written French about historical issues

General competence

Candidates who have passed this course

- have abilities to critically reflect on historical changes in society

Lectures and seminars. Teaching is in French.

75% mandatory attendance (in lectures and seminars)

The absence limit is intended to cover normal sick leave and similar situations. Therefore, you will not be granted valid absence from teaching based on a medical certificate, even if the absence is due to circumstances beyond your control.

In special cases, agreements for exemption can be made with the course coordinator, preferably at the start of the semester.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.