Revolutionary and Napoleonic France

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. CONTENT. Social, cultural, economic and political dynamics in continental France and the French Caribbean between 1750 and 1815. Themes include, but are not limited to, changing relationships between church and state; development of human and social rights; race and slavery; expansion of civil institutions during the Napoleonic Consulate and Empire; and changes in military practices. Course content is selected to align with the course description and the current state of scholarship in the field. The presentation of course content fosters critical thinking in the context of scholarly consensus and debate, rather than instructors’ views, values or beliefs. Instructors may assign different readings and/or topics that fit within the course description and meet the learning objectives. BENEFITS. History teaches evaluation and synthesis of evidence, development of persuasive arguments in written and oral form, expansion of understandings of historical contexts that have contributed to human complexity past and present, including but not limited to the formation of group and individual identities, social and political dynamics, and debates about values and rights. Applying this knowledge produces more informed citizens, who are proficient in the abilities required by today’s workforce. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.