Fourth Republic Course
Discover France’s Fourth Republic via its parties, crises, and the 1958 shift to the Fifth Republic. Develop research abilities, scrutinise figures like de Gaulle, and acquire methods to analyse political instability in contemporary democracies.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This focused Fourth Republic Course provides an overview of France’s 1946–1958 institutions, party structures, and persistent political crises, spanning decolonisation to the Algerian War. You will explore coalition patterns, governmental instability, and the 1958 move to the Fifth Republic, whilst honing research skills with primary documents, essential datasets, and prominent academic works for robust, evidence-led insights.
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Develop skills
- Analyse Fourth Republic institutions: swiftly interpret powers, rules, and key actors.
- Map party systems and coalitions: understand fragmentation, discipline, and turnover.
- Evaluate political crises: link decolonisation, instability, and regime change.
- Utilise historical datasets: manage elections, cabinets, and economic trends for research.
- Compile scholarly dossiers: integrate archives, literature, and debates for public discourse.
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