Fourth Republic Course
Discover France’s Fourth Republic via its parties, crises, and shift to the Fifth Republic in 1958. Develop research abilities, examine key figures like de Gaulle, and acquire tools to understand political instability in today’s democracies. This course provides insights into institutions from 1946-1958, coalition challenges, and major events like decolonisation and the Algerian conflict, equipping you with evidence-based analysis skills using primary sources and datasets.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This focused Fourth Republic Course gives a straightforward look at France’s 1946–1958 setup, party arrangements, and ongoing political troubles, from decolonisation to the Algerian war. You’ll study coalition patterns, instability, and the 1958 move to the Fifth Republic, while gaining hands-on research skills with original documents, essential data, and top studies for strong, fact-backed insights.
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Develop skills
- Analyse Fourth Republic institutions: quickly decode powers, rules, and actors.
- Map party systems and coalitions: interpret fragmentation, discipline, and turnover.
- Evaluate political crises: connect decolonisation, instability, and regime change.
- Use historical datasets: handle elections, cabinets, and economic trends for research.
- Build scholarly dossiers: synthesise archives, literature, and debates for the public.
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