French Civilization From Lascaux to Versailles

In order to understand contemporary France and the French sense of identity, this course explores and analyzes current issues, cultural manifestations, historical and geopolitical developments, and internal and external relations. French social and political institutions from the Revolution of 1789 to the present will be examined with an emphasis on the evolution of the core values of the Fifth Republic (liberty, equality, social solidarity, and the lay state) and their expression in the French context. Taught in French. Offered alternate years. Meets Core Credit for CCI.