This 18 hours course offers a broad survey on Modern European political, intellectual, social, and cultural history, from the end of the 18th century to the aftermath of the Cold War. The topics covered include the age of Revolutions (the French Revolution and its consequences, the Napoleonic era, the industrial revolution), the age of Nationalism, the age of imperialism and colonialism, World War I and II and the Cold War.
The number of ECTS credits and the assessment methods are likely to be different for students in credit exchange programmes.
All these books can be found either at Sciences Po library or other libraries on the campus. Other readings for specific sections of the course will be mentioned online or in class.
Course Requirements : Students are required to attend all classes and complete all assignments. Failure to complete any assignment will result in failing the entire course. Attendance and Participation : Attendance in class is a requirement in order to get all ECTS. Active participation in class discussion is very welcomed (and marked).
Year Fourth year
Teaching languageEnglish
Teaching term Six-monthly
ECTS credits 2.0
Number of hours 18.0
Teaching activityLecture course
ValidationFinal written examination
Mandatory teaching
Responsible(s)
Educational manager :
Champeaud Gregory