MO3346 Politics, Culture and Society in the French Revolution (1789-1815)

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 9

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Planned timetable

TBC

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Module coordinator

Dr S Easterby-Smith

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Module Staff

Dr S Easterby-Smith

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Module description

The tumultuous events of the French revolution marked a decisive moment in the history of modern France, causing a radical restructuring of society, politics and culture. The Revolution brought about the downfall of the monarchy, the aristocracy and religious institutions. It also had significant and far-reaching social and cultural effects, transforming gender roles and familial relations, and inaugurating radical transitions in France's cultural, scientific and intellectual life. This course studies the political and cultural impact of the Revolution in France and its colonies between 1789 and 1815. We begin by discussing the major events of 1789-93 and the transformations in the social hierarchy, religion and monarchy, gender relations, and even of the concept of time itself. We then examine the global spread of revolutionary ideals and how these were transmuted in the face of political violence under Robespierre and military expansion under Napoleon.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS AT LEAST 60 CREDITS FROM {MO1007, MO1008, MO2008, HI2001, MH2002}

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

4,000-word essay = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour seminar, plus 1 office hour.

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

280

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.