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Academics
- Observe how today's Paris reflects the past
- Learn about the events that have shaped the "City of Lights"
- Discover how Paris confronts problems of social identity amid ethnic diversity
Academic Structure
Program Type: Modern Paris is a Global Seminar. Global Seminars are short-term study abroad programs led by University of Minnesota faculty. Instruction is in English.
Level: 3000 level coursework
Term: May 2010
Prerequisites: None
Courseload: One 3-credit course
Prior to departure, students attend a pre-departure orientation and receive pre-departure readings and requirements. Upon arrival, students participate in a welcome reception and orientation, followed by a guided tour of Paris. Classes, guest lectures, and field trips take place Monday through Friday with weekends free for studying, exploring Paris, and independent travel. Before departure there is a farewell luncheon.
Coursework
This course examines the history of Paris from the French Revolution to the present.
It explores the transformation of the urban landscape of the city from the overcrowded narrow streets and tenements of the early 1800s through the Belle Époque when Paris became a city of art, pleasure, and entertainment to the current modernization of Paris that has occurred since World War II.
Along with the physical transformation of Paris, this course also examines the social and political changes that have occurred during this time. Knowledge of French is not required.
For more information, last year's course syllabus is available.
This course has been approved for the Historical Perspective core and International Perspectives theme.
View the Global Seminar Liberal Education Requirements chart.
Faculty Leader
Professor Kim Munholland from the Department of History is a specialist
in 20th Century and modern European history. He has lived in France
for several years, has a comprehensive knowledge of Paris, and speaks
French fluently. Professor Munholland led similar programs
to Paris in 2006 and 2008.
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