| SES # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|
| The Settlement of the Fifth Republic (1958–1974) | ||
| 1 |
Introduction. The Algerian War
| |
| 2 | The Imperial Presidency |
Speech theme 1 due Historical note 1 due |
| 3 | May 1968: A Moral Revolution? |
Speech theme 2 due Historical note 2 due |
| The Liberalization of the Regime (1974–1988) | ||
| 4 | A New Generation | Historical note 3 due |
| 5 | The Socialist Era |
Speech theme 3 due Historical note 4 due |
| 6 | The Liberal Turning Point and the Cohabitation |
Speech theme 4 due Historical note 5 due |
| The Times of Crises (1988–Present) | ||
| 7 | Revisiting France's Past | Historical note 6 due |
| 8 | European Doubts |
Speech theme 5 due Historical note 7 due |
| 9 | Identities and the Nation |
Speech theme 6 due Historical note 8 due Political statement draft version due |
| Are You The Future French President? | ||
| 10 | A New Political System? | Historical note 9 due |
| 11 | Final Statement | Political statement final version due |
| 12 | "Presidential Debate" | In-class debate |
