The French Revolution

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

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In 1789 huge numbers of French peasants, urban workers and middle-class people successfully rebelled against absolute monarchy and the privileges of the nobility. But the struggle over what social and political system should replace the 'Old Regime' was to divide French people and finally the whole of Europe. This subject examines the history of the French Revolution from its origins to 1795. It then examines its significance. Was this really a revolutionary age? What were its consequences for ethnic minorities, women, and slaves in French colonies?

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• be able to understand the origins, nature and significance of the French Revolution;
• make critical comparative judgements about the nature of the French Revolution;
• be able to understand the international significance of the French Revolution;
• make informed judgements about the reasons for the increasing violence of the Revolution.
  
  

• A short exercise, 500 words, due week 5 (10%)
• A 2000 word research essay due week 10 (40%)
• A 1500 word reflective essay due during the examination period (40%)
• Tutorial participation throughout the semester (10%)

Hurdle requirement:

• Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject.
• All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. After five days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Peter McPhee, The French Revolution, Melbourne University Press, 2016. E-book available at https://www.mup.com.au/items/9780522869538

The French Revolution (P McPhee) Oxford 2002

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.