Course Summary
Explore the French Revolution and its impact on modern democracy, political ideologies, and social justice, through this comprehensive course.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the key events, figures, and ideas that shaped the French Revolution
- Understand the social, economic, and political factors that led to the Revolution
- Examine the impact of the Revolution on modern democracy, political ideologies, and social justice
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- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $45,000 - $75,000
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand the key events, figures, and ideas that shaped the French Revolution
- Analyze the social, economic, and political factors that led to the Revolution
- Evaluate the impact of the Revolution on modern democracy, political ideologies, and social justice
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of European history
- Familiarity with political and social concepts
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
- Peer-reviewed projects
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Description
The French Revolution was one of the most important upheavals in world history. This course examines its origins, course and outcomes.
Outline
- Week 1 - France in the 1780s
- Welcome to the French Revolution MOOC
- 1.1 An Introduction to the French Revolution
- 1.2 The Essentials of Eighteenth-Century France
- 1.3 The First & Second Estates: Clergy and Nobility
- 1.4 Paris and the Provinces
- 1.5 The 'Enlightenment': 'from above'
- 1.6 The 'Enlightenment': 'from below'
- Course Overview
- Your teaching team
- Start of course survey
- France in the 1780s
- Week one quiz - 12% of final grade
- Week 2 - The Revolution of 1789
- 2.1 An Atlantic crisis
- 2.2 A fiscal crisis and its repercussions
- 2.3 The Third Estate in revolt: bourgeoisie and menu people
- 2.4 The Third Estate in revolt: the peasantry
- 2.5 The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the August Decrees
- 2.6 The October Days - the end of the Revolution?
- The Revolution of 1789
- Week two quiz - 12% of final grade
- Week 3 - The Reconstruction of France, 1789-92
- 3.1 Making the new nation 1789-91
- 3.2 The Revolution divides
- 3.3 Turning-point 1: Church reform
- 3.4 Turning-point 2: the King's flight June 1791
- 3.5 Turning-point 3: The outbreak of war April 1792
- 3.6 A second revolution: 10 August 1792
- Reform, conflict, and a second Revolution, 1789-1792
- Week three quiz - 12% of final grade
- Week 4 - The Republic in crisis 1792-93
- 4.1 September 1792: blood and death
- 4.2 September 1792: republican unity and disunity in the National Convention
- 4.3 Revolution and counter-revolution: the balance of forces
- 4.4 The crisis of 1793
- 4.5 Emergency measures: the implementation of 'terror'
- 4.6 How to end 'terror', December 1793
- Interview with Dr Marisa Linton
- Interview with Professor Timothy Tackett
- Interview with Professor Ian Germani
- Interview with Charles Walton
- The crisis of 1792-1793: war and terror
- Week four quiz - 12% of final grade
- Week 5 - Ending the Terror and Ending the Revolution
- 5.1 Robespierre and 'virtue'
- 5.2 The ideology and culture of the Terror
- 5.3 The Jacobin and sans-culottes alliance
- 5.4 Emergency measures or revolutionary violence?
- 5.5 Thermidor Year II - 27 July 1794
- 5.6 The 'settlement' of 1795: the end of the Revolution?
- Ending the terror, ending the revolution, 1794-1799
- Week five quiz - 12% of final grade
- Week 6 - Change and continuity: How revolutionary was the Revolution?
- 6.1 Napoleon Bonaparte and the Restoration
- 6.2 The 'minimalist' approach to the signifance of the Revolution
- 6.3 Who is a citizen? The experience of women
- 6.4 Who is a citizen? The experience of slaves
- 6.5 The international repercussions: a global crisis?
- 6.6 The 'maximalist' approach: the turning-point of the modern world
- Assignment video
- The significance of the French Revolution
- Academic integrity
- End of course survey
Summary of User Reviews
This course on the French Revolution has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from students. Many users have praised the comprehensive content and engaging lectures. Overall, students have found this course to be an excellent resource for gaining a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The engaging lectures and comprehensive content are a standout aspect of this course.Pros from User Reviews
- The course is well-structured and easy to follow
- The instructor is knowledgeable and engaging
- The course covers a wide range of topics related to the French Revolution
- The course materials are well-researched and informative
- The online platform is user-friendly and easy to navigate
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students have found the workload to be heavy
- A few users have noted technical issues with the online platform
- A small number of students have found the course to be too basic
- The course may be too focused on a Western perspective for some students
- The course may not be suitable for those looking for a more interactive experience
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