Paris:Exploring the History of a Modern Metropolis Through the Arts

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This course explores the rich and varied history of Paris, from its origin as a small Gallic settlement to its development as one of the world's most influential cities. Students will learn about key events, figures, and cultural movements that have shaped Paris throughout the centuries, examining the city both as backdrop for political struggle and cultural change and as a character in literature and film. Our promenades through Paris will include explorations of art, architecture, urban planning, politics, literature, and social history.