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20803232Independent Study in History (Study Tour in France)

Course Information

Description

This is a ten-day study tour which will allow students to experience French history, culture and language while traveling in France. Our study will emphasize four streams of inquiry into French society: Medieval France, France in the Renaissance and Nineteenth and Twentieth Century France. Through lectures, reading, journaling and visiting, students will become more familiar with the historical and cultural sites of Normandy, the Loire Valley and Paris. Students will choose one area of specialization that they will concentrate on in their study (such as Joan of Arc, William the Conqueror, etc).

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Course Competencies

Identify the main elements of the French Medieval period

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Criteria

you identify terms appropriate to medieval churches

you identify terms appropriate to medieval fortifications

you name the social groups of medieval France

you explain the roles of the various social groups of medieval France

you place buildings, people and events in the appropriate time frame of medieval France

you ask and answer questions at sites appropriate to medieval French history
Identify the main elements of the French Renaissance

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you explore the main characteristics of the Renaissance in France

you identify buildings and people associated with the Renaissance in France

you place buildings, people and events in the appropriate time frame of Renaissance in France

you ask and answer questions at sites appropriate to Renaissance France

you connect specific individuals to Renaissance sites visited
Identify the main characteristics of urbanization in 19th century Paris

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you identify events and individuals associated with urbanization process in 19th century Paris

you identify the roles played by individuals and groups in the urbanization process

you place buildings, people, and events in the appropriate time frame of 19th century Paris

you identify terms appropriate to 19th century architecture in Paris

you connect people and events to sites visited both in Paris and elsewhere related to 19th century urbanization
Identify the main characteristics of Impressionism, its major works and artists

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you recognize major artists of the Impressionist movement

you identify main characteristics of Impressionist painting (and sculpture)

you connect impressionists and their works to sites and regions visited

you connect major works of Impressionism to correct artist and individual's style

you ask and answer questions at sites appropriate to the Impressionist movement and painters
Explain the impact of WWII on France

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you explain the strategic significance of Normandy and its beaches to the success of the Allies in WWII

you identify the main stages of development of WWII in France

you discuss how the war played out at specific locations visited

you discuss the positive and negative consequences that the war had on French society and physical environment

you ask and answer questions at sites appropriate to the events and activities of WWII
Analyze the role of French aristocracy in Medieval and Renaissance French society

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you summarize the roles and behaviors of the French aristocracy in the Medieval and Renaissance periods

you compare the lifestyle of the aristocracy with that of other groups (eg peasants, clergy, monks) in the Medieval and Renaissance periods

you connect the aristocracy and their lifestyle to appropriate sites visited

you place people and events associated with the aristocracy in the appropriate time frames

you ask and answer questions at sites appropriate to this group and their behaviors
Develop experiential learning techniques for learning French history

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you connect readings and class lectures to trip experiences, sites visited

you develop your own plan for in-depth study of some aspect of French history

you participate in activities beyond the classroom

you share knowledge of your own special area of study with others

you enhance your own understanding of French history through physical contact with places and objects associated with French history

you meet once during trip with leader
Synthesize your research and on-site experience by specializing within one of the four streams of inquiry

Assessment Strategies

Report

Criteria

report includes a description of a specific person, event or concept from one of the four streams of inquiry that you would like to study in depth

report includes the bibliography of a book or group of articles (at least 5) on this special topic

report includes a connection of the specialized readings to sites visited appropriate to your special topic

report includes a discussion of your conclusions on this topic in a written paper according to guidelines outlined by instructor

you share your special information with other group members while on the tour

report is 3- to 5 pages

report connects readings and experiences, focusing on a specific person, event, or concept from one of the four streams of inquiry