The French Revolution in Politics, Culture and Society

GENINT 721.746

Osher (50+). In this course, we examine the French Revolution and its long-term impact on western history.

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Starting at $85.00
As few as 4 weeks
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The French Revolution was one of the most climatic events in world history. French citizens radically altered their political landscape by uprooting centuries-old institutions, and showed the power inherent in the will of the people. In this course, we place special emphasis on the dramatic social, cultural and economic changes that revolutionaries tried to bring about between 1789 and 1799. We examine the abolishment of the nobility, the monarchy and class privilege as well as the nationalization of the Catholic Church, the creation of the Cult of the Supreme Being, the Reign of Terror, and the incredible changes in the basic ways men, women, workers and peasants could live and interact. In the centuries to come, all revolutions and revolutionaries looked to France’s as an indicator as to what might be possible—often leading to tragic results. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.  

Fall 2024 Schedule

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Friday 1:00PM - 2:30PM PT
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Instructor: Jared Day
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Plus members pay only $25 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout.

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No refunds after December 07, 2024
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Fri Nov 22, 2024
1:00PM PT - 2:30PM PT
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Fri Nov 29, 2024
1:00PM PT - 2:30PM PT
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Fri Dec 6, 2024
1:00PM PT - 2:30PM PT
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Fri Dec 13, 2024
1:00PM PT - 2:30PM PT
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