History of France (Enlightenment, Revolution, and Napoleon) OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate French History Course by MIT
Students taking part in MIT's 'France 1660-1815: Enlightenment, Revolution, Napoleon' OpenCourseWare project will learn about four major aspects of the French experience from the reign of the Louis XIV to Napoleon. This course covers the four major aspects of French life during this period, including absolutism, enlightenment, revolution and empire. Students pursuing a degree in History benefit most from the successful completion of this course.
France 1660-1815: Enlightenment, Revolution, Napoleon: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lecture Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
France 1660-1815: Enlightenment, Revolution, Napoleon: Course Description
The free 'France 1660-1815: Enlightenment, Revolution, Napoleon' course is taught by Professor Jeffrey Ravel and is designed for students with an interest in French history. This course covers four major aspects for French life over the period between the rule of Louis XIV to Napoleon, including absolutism, enlightenment, revolution and empire. During this period students can expect to see how the French people changed, specifically the course will cover their material lives, individual and communal worlds and mental worlds. The final course grade will be determined by four 3-page papers and a longer final paper.
Information regarding the four short papers and the long final paper are available for download online for free. If you are interested in taking this course, please visit the France 1660-1815: Enlightenment, Revolution, Napoleon homepage.
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