University of Lyon 2

This course focuses on the most significant visual and artistic movements of the 20th and 21st centuries. Beginning prior to WWII, the course examines how new design emerged as its own discipline in the United States. It also explores topics including material culture, kitsch, and feminism in design as it traces the progress of global visual culture to the current state.

This course focuses on the history of writing, storytelling, and books. It begins with the first signs of writing known to man, then explores the evolution of the creation of writing and what is known as a book today. The course studies the different methods used to create written works and includes guided visits to the printing museum. The first part of the course focuses on the global history of writing, and the second part of the course concentrates on the history and evolution of writing in France.  

This course provides a France-centric view of medieval history in Europe, from the fall of Rome until the Renaissance, focusing specifically on the prevailing secular and religious powers at the time. It examines the political, geographical, religious, and social life of these medieval societies in both their both local and relational contexts. The course includes a comprehensive look at Charlemagne, the Carolingian Empire, and the Frankish clergy, and explores how their influence defined the Early Middle Ages.

This course provides an introduction to French law and the judicial system. Students learn about the judicial organization, fundamental rights, the differences between a natural and a legal person, as well as the rules to carry out a contract. Topics like criminal, civil, and administrative liability are also taught.