French History Class

Jeanne d’Arc

Discover the Hundred Years’ War and the story of Joan of Arc
● The causes of the Hundred Years’ War and the historical context before Joan of Arc’s arrival
● Joan of Arc’s journey and role during the war '
● Her trial and death
● The execution of women during the late Middle Ages
● The legacy and memory of Joan of Arc
● The legend of Joan of Arc

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Catherine de Medici and the Political Life of France

Understanding how an Italian woman came to rule France
○ How Catherine de Medici rose to the French throne
● Her contribution to the French treasury
○ Her foreign relations
○ Her influence on the Wars of Religion
● Her cultural and artistic impact
● Representations of Catherine de Medici through the centuries:
a powerful woman confronting misogyny

Olympe de Gouges

Understanding the place of women during the French Revolution
● Who was Olympe de Gouges?
● Olympe before the Revolution: an enlightened woman
● Revolutionary and feminist: The Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen
● Olympe de Gouges and revolutionary men
○ Her position on the monarchy
○ Her relationship with Marat
○ Her relationship with Robespierre
● The legacy of Olympe de Gouges and her lasting influence

Where does French come from? How has it evolved over time?

This workshop-conference offers an accessible and lively journey through the history of the French language, from its origins to its current uses in France and elsewhere.

An opportunity to exchange ideas and gain a better understanding of French today.
When? Tuesday 20 March from 6pm to 8pm