Methodology Applied to Civilization: History, Political Science and Philosophy.



The purpose of this course is to explain the French methodology used for written and oral exercises such as synthesis, dissertation and text analysis (+ oral presentation). The course aims at providing practical tools for social sciences (history, political science, philosophy) and it will be based on practical exercises performed by the students of the class under the supervision of the professor. The methodology will be of great importance for those who intend to go to and study in France. The contents of the class (with a large range of texts and documents) will be focused on the French political history of the Republic, from the 19th century to the present.



Required text:*Vincent MILLOT, Olivier WIEVIORKA, /Méthode pour le commentaire et la dissertation historiques/, 4eme édition, 2011, Paris, Armand Colin, 128 pages. ISBN-13: 978-2200248949

Schedule
11:00am-11:50am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jul 6, 2017 to Aug 18, 2017)
Location
Main Campus: RVS (Ridgeline View Suites)
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