France

This course explores the transformations of East-Central Europe after the fall of state socialism in 1989. Rather than providing a simple transition story of marketization and democratization, the course looks at multiple and ambiguous paths taken, understanding the history of neoliberalism and postsocialist transformation as global, intertwined phenomena. From the dominance of the markets and persisting inequalities to the rise of illiberal politics, racism, and nationalist tensions, these transformations have shaped the whole of Europe and the world. The course examines several issues of contemporary East-Central Europe and the world, including the region's position towards the West, the legacy of Communism, memory and decolonization, the formation of capitalism and its impacts, human rights, the links between nation and race, and the fate of liberal democracies.

From their very beginnings, cinema and then television have taken hold of French history. These productions for both the small and the big screen are the fruit of artistic and aesthetic choices, as well as the bearers of a certain historical perception. Sometimes taking a stand in debates about history and memory, they reflect the past as much as the context in which they were made. This course demonstrates how the history of France has been perceived in works of fiction broadcast on the big and small screens. It also looks at how these works contribute to social and memorial issues.

This course is divided into two parts. The first part of the course teaches the basic concepts of organic chemistry; in particular, the structure and reactivity relationship (stereochemistry and electronic effects). The second part focuses on chemical reactivity of aliphatic (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes) and aromatic (benzene derivatives) compounds.

This course is a tutorial section for the course CHANGES IN FRENCH SOCIETY. This course focuses on the different aspects of French society in the 20th century and how that society has changed in recent history. Topics range from the French education system to socio-economic classes and French values. Students read papers by different sociologists and analyze and present them in class.

This course is designed for students who are interested in launching, growing, or investing in early-stage companies. The course reviews the different sources of funding available to entrepreneurs and the key metrics considered by investors when assessing a new business. It covers important finance principles such as business planning, financial statement analysis, and startup valuation. Students develop a business plan and pitch to industry experts at the end of the course. The course is for students who are broadly interested in finance and entrepreneurship and does not require any prior background in accounting.