Why did France acquire a vast colonial empire and how was it run? Why was decolonisation peaceful in some parts while in Indochina and Algeria, independence was only gained after violent wars? What were the consequences of decolonisation?
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- The Second French colonial empire: an overview - The rise of pro-independence movements - The Indochina war and its consequences - The Algerian war and its consequences - The independence of the sub-Saharan colonies - The present day: remains of the empire and the relations between France and her former colonies.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Explain what motivated the colonial expansion - Analyse why challenges to colonial rule increased during the inter-war years and intensified during and immediately after the Second World War - Discuss constructively the consequences of the war in Indochina - Analyse what made Algeria unique - Analyse the consequences of the Algerian War on French politics - Discuss constructively the relations between France and her former colonies, with special references to “Françafrique”.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course. There is no previous knowledge required or expected. A good level of English will be required to keep up with the course. As with all of our courses curiosity, an open mind, and willingness to engage is more important than any particular skills.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be a combination of lectures, backed by PowerPoint presentations, and discussions in large and small groups. Handouts will be available. Material to prepare the discussions will be available on the course website.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no other costs, but a pen and paper, or laptop, to write notes may be useful.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please see the Global & Imperial History section of the website for the range of courses we offer on these topics.
After under- and post-graduate studies in Politics and History in both France and the UK, Sébastien settled in London. He has been teaching at the City Lit since 2001. Over the years, he has covered many different subjects, including politics, history, economy and culture of Latin America, French modern history, European history, global issues and current affairs. In his classes, Sébastien hopes to give learners the skills, tools and information that can help them not only to make sense of the world we live in but also to understand the origins of the key issues we face.
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