Examination and analysis of the effects of France's political and cultural history on the evolution of Paris; the social life and customs in Paris; the development of city planning and architectural styles in Paris through the ages. Although designed as a full-year course (H351 & 352), it may be taken in either the fall or spring semester only.
Prerequisites:
Good knowledge of French
Method of presentation:
Lecture and discussion
LANGUAGE OF PRESENTATION: French
Field study:
POSSIBLE FIELD TRIPS:
1. Oldest houses and quarters in Paris. Period: 1300 to 1600. Porte Coquillère, Rue du Jour, Hotel de
Royaumont, Rues Montmartre, Montorgueil, Etienne Marcel, Rues de Montmorency, Beaubourg, Volta.
3hrs.
2. 17th century Paris. Period: Henri IV (1600-1620). La Place Dauphine et le Pont Neuf (Walking tour of la Cité). 2hrs.
3. 17th century Paris. Period: Henri IV (1600-1620). Place des Vosges (formerly Place Royale); Musée
Carnavalet. 3hrs.
4. 17th century Paris. Period: Louis XIII (1620-1645). Ile St. Louis, Hôtel de Lauzun.
5. 17th century Paris. Period: Louis XIV (1660-1715). Hôtel des Invalides (Plans Reliefs, Salles d'armes), La Place Vendôme. 2hrs.
6. Le Grand Louvre. Medieval Louvre: Fortress of Phillipe Auguste, Salles d'Objets de Famille. Walk through gallery of French paintings. 2.5hrs.
7. Le Grand Louvre. La Galerie d'Apollon- Trésors de la Couronne. Most recent additions- Sully, Nouveaux
Espaces, Sous le Carrousel, etc. 2.5hrs.
Required work and form of assessment:
Term paper, mid-term and final exams. The term paper (or “mémoire”) involves research on a particular historical period or area of Paris, with an emphasis on practical application of knowledge acquired in the course. In addition, students write short summaries of each period studied throughout the semester. Regular attendance and field trips are mandatory.
content:
(first semester topics)
1. Class overview, term paper requirements
2. Origins and evolution of French civilization: Lutèce
3. From the Merovingians to the Norman Invasion
4. Philip Augustus
5. Sainte Chapelle and the Sorbonne
6. Philippe le Bel and the Templars
7. The Last Capetians
8. The Black Plague
9. Etienne Marcel and the first Parisian Revolution
10. Paris under Charles V
11. The Reign of Charles VI
12. Paris under English rule
13. The Renaissance in Paris after the Hundred Years War
14. The New Louvre and the Hôtel de Ville
15. Paris during the religious wars.
16. Modernization of the city by Henry IV
17. The Regency of Marie de Medici
18. Richelieu: the man, his political ideas
19. Richelieu: his accomplishments in Paris
Required readings:
Beaujeau-Garnier. J., and J. Bastie. Atlas de Paris et de la région parisienne. 1967.
Chevalier, L. Les Parisiens. 1967.
Conte, A. La mémoire de l’hotel de ville de Paris. Paris: Saurat, 1989.
Duval, P.M. Paris Antique, des origines au IIIème siècle. 1961.
Hillairet, J. Connaissance du vieux Paris. 1959.
---. Dictionnaire historique des rues de Paris. 2 vol. 1963.
Examination and analysis of the effects of France's political and cultural history on the evolution of Paris; the social life and customs in Paris; the development of city planning and architectural styles in Paris through the ages. Although designed as a full-year course (H351 & 352), it may be taken in either the fall or spring semester only.
Good knowledge of French
Lecture and discussion
LANGUAGE OF PRESENTATION: French
POSSIBLE FIELD TRIPS:
1. Oldest houses and quarters in Paris. Period: 1300 to 1600. Porte Coquillère, Rue du Jour, Hotel de
Royaumont, Rues Montmartre, Montorgueil, Etienne Marcel, Rues de Montmorency, Beaubourg, Volta.
3hrs.
2. 17th century Paris. Period: Henri IV (1600-1620). La Place Dauphine et le Pont Neuf (Walking tour of la Cité). 2hrs.
3. 17th century Paris. Period: Henri IV (1600-1620). Place des Vosges (formerly Place Royale); Musée
Carnavalet. 3hrs.
4. 17th century Paris. Period: Louis XIII (1620-1645). Ile St. Louis, Hôtel de Lauzun.
5. 17th century Paris. Period: Louis XIV (1660-1715). Hôtel des Invalides (Plans Reliefs, Salles d'armes), La Place Vendôme. 2hrs.
6. Le Grand Louvre. Medieval Louvre: Fortress of Phillipe Auguste, Salles d'Objets de Famille. Walk through gallery of French paintings. 2.5hrs.
7. Le Grand Louvre. La Galerie d'Apollon- Trésors de la Couronne. Most recent additions- Sully, Nouveaux
Espaces, Sous le Carrousel, etc. 2.5hrs.
Term paper, mid-term and final exams. The term paper (or “mémoire”) involves research on a particular historical period or area of Paris, with an emphasis on practical application of knowledge acquired in the course. In addition, students write short summaries of each period studied throughout the semester. Regular attendance and field trips are mandatory.
(first semester topics)
1. Class overview, term paper requirements
2. Origins and evolution of French civilization: Lutèce
3. From the Merovingians to the Norman Invasion
4. Philip Augustus
5. Sainte Chapelle and the Sorbonne
6. Philippe le Bel and the Templars
7. The Last Capetians
8. The Black Plague
9. Etienne Marcel and the first Parisian Revolution
10. Paris under Charles V
11. The Reign of Charles VI
12. Paris under English rule
13. The Renaissance in Paris after the Hundred Years War
14. The New Louvre and the Hôtel de Ville
15. Paris during the religious wars.
16. Modernization of the city by Henry IV
17. The Regency of Marie de Medici
18. Richelieu: the man, his political ideas
19. Richelieu: his accomplishments in Paris
Beaujeau-Garnier. J., and J. Bastie. Atlas de Paris et de la région parisienne. 1967.
Chevalier, L. Les Parisiens. 1967.
Conte, A. La mémoire de l’hotel de ville de Paris. Paris: Saurat, 1989.
Duval, P.M. Paris Antique, des origines au IIIème siècle. 1961.
Hillairet, J. Connaissance du vieux Paris. 1959.
---. Dictionnaire historique des rues de Paris. 2 vol. 1963.
Michelin. Guide vert de Paris.