Module #1 Introduction to the Enlightenment Explore the historical context and key concepts of the Enlightenment, including the rise of reason, individualism, and democracy.
Module #2 The Precursors of the Enlightenment Examine the works and ideas of key thinkers such as René Descartes, John Locke, and Pierre Bayle, who laid the groundwork for the Enlightenment.
Module #3 The Enlightenment Thinkers:Part 1 Meet the key Enlightenment thinkers, including Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau, and explore their contributions to the movement.
Module #4 The Enlightenment Thinkers:Part 2 Continue exploring the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers, including Adam Smith, Immanuel Kant, and Denis Diderot.
Module #5 The Impact of the Enlightenment on Society Analyze how the Enlightenment ideas of reason, progress, and individual liberty influenced European society, politics, and culture.
Module #6 The American Revolution and the Enlightenment Examine the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the American Revolution and the creation of the United States.
Module #7 The French Monarchy and the Ancien Régime Understand the political, social, and economic context of pre-Revolutionary France, including the role of the monarchy and the Ancien Régime.
Module #8 The Causes of the French Revolution Examine the long-term and immediate factors that led to the outbreak of the French Revolution, including the financial crisis and the Enlightenment ideas.
Module #9 The Estates-General and the National Assembly Follow the events leading up to the French Revolution, including the Estates-General and the formation of the National Assembly.
Module #10 The Storming of the Bastille and the Great Fear Analyze the significance of the Storming of the Bastille and the Great Fear, and how these events marked the beginning of the French Revolution.
Module #11 The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen Explore the creation and significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, a foundational document of the French Revolution.
Module #12 The Radicalization of the Revolution:1791-1793 Examine the radicalization of the Revolution, including the rise of the sans-culottes, the fall of the monarchy, and the Reign of Terror.
Module #13 The Reign of Terror:1793-1794 Analyze the Reign of Terror, including the Committee of Public Safety, the execution of King Louis XVI, and the rise of Maximilien Robespierre.
Module #14 The Fall of Robespierre and the Thermidorian Reaction Examine the events leading to the fall of Robespierre and the Thermidorian Reaction, marking a shift towards a more moderate regime.
Module #15 The Directory and the Rise of Napoleon Follow the events of the Directory period and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, who would eventually seize power in a coup détat.
Module #16 Napoleons Rule and the Legacy of the Revolution Analyze Napoleons rule and the lasting impact of the French Revolution on European history, politics, and culture.
Module #17 The Women of the French Revolution Explore the roles and contributions of women during the French Revolution, including Olympe de Gouges and Madame Roland.
Module #18 The Arts and Culture of the Enlightenment and Revolution Examine the cultural and artistic developments of the Enlightenment and Revolution, including the works of writers, artists, and composers.
Module #19 The Global Impact of the French Revolution Analyze the far-reaching impact of the French Revolution on other European countries, the Americas, and the world.
Module #20 The Enduring Legacy of the Enlightenment and Revolution Reflect on the ongoing influence of the Enlightenment and French Revolution on modern Western society, politics, and values.
Module #21 Primary Sources and Historical Interpretation Analyze primary sources from the Enlightenment and French Revolution, and explore different historical interpretations and debates.
Module #22 Historiography of the Enlightenment and Revolution Examine how historians have interpreted and reinterpreted the Enlightenment and French Revolution over time, including debates and controversies.
Module #23 Comparing Revolutions:The French and American Revolutions Compare and contrast the French and American Revolutions, exploring their similarities and differences.
Module #24 The Enlightenment and Revolution in Modern Context Explore how the ideas and values of the Enlightenment and French Revolution continue to shape modern politics, culture, and society.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Enlightenment and the French Revolution career
