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HIST305 - France in the Age of Enlightenment
Course Details
Course Code: HIST305 Course ID: 3055 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course examines the "Age of the Enlightenment" in France with the reigns of King Louis XV and Louis XVI. Through readings of the functioning of the monarchy, on the world of everyday peoples in Paris and the countryside, and the intellectual climate of the era, students will be able to reconstruct the time known as "the ancient regime." The class will also analyze readings by authors such as Diderot, Voltaire, DuChâtelet, and Rousseau to gain a sense of the intellectual excitement of the "Enlightenment." (Prerequisites: HIST300/HS334 for History and Military History majors only)
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/18 - 05/31/19 | 06/03/19 - 07/28/19 | Spring 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 02/25/19 - 08/02/19 | 08/05/19 - 09/29/19 | Summer 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 04/29/19 - 10/04/19 | 10/07/19 - 12/01/19 | Fall 2019 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Information is provided in the syllabus when the course begins.
Information is provided in the syllabus when the course begins.
Information is provided in the syllabus when the course begins.
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom in the Lessons section. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.