Fourth Republic Course
Explore France’s Fourth Republic (1946–1958) through its institutions, party systems, political crises from decolonization to the Algerian conflict, and the 1958 shift to the Fifth Republic. Develop research skills using primary sources and datasets to analyze instability and key figures like de Gaulle, gaining insights applicable to modern democracies.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides an overview of France’s Fourth Republic institutions, party dynamics, and crises from 1946 to 1958, including decolonization and the Algerian War. Learn about coalition instability and the transition to the Fifth Republic while gaining skills in primary source analysis, datasets, and scholarly research for evidence-based insights.
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Develop skills
- Analyze Fourth Republic institutions: quickly decode powers, rules, and actors.
- Map party systems and coalitions: interpret fragmentation, discipline, and turnover.
- Evaluate political crises: connect decolonization, instability, and regime change.
- Use historical datasets: handle elections, cabinets, and economic trends for research.
- Build scholarly dossiers: synthesize archives, literature, and debates for the public.
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