The French Revolution (HIST20068)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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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?


Intended learning outcomes

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.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A short exercise

  • 500 words
Week 510%

A research essay

  • 2000 words
Week 1040%

A reflective essay

  • 1500 words
During the examination period40%

Tutorial participation

Throughout the semester10%
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.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

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.


Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorCharlotte Millar
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours29 hours - 12 x 1.5 hour lectures and 11 x 1 hour tutorials
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022
    Last self-enrol date11 March 2022
    Census date31 March 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022
    Assessment period ends24 June 2022

    Semester 1 contact information

    Email: charlotte.millar@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025