2026 Fall
FRENCH 80 001 - LEC 001
The Cultural History of Paris
Nicholas Paige
Class #:25168
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
French
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
3
Enrolled: 132
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 135
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of lecture per week, and 7 hours of outside work hours per week.
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Course Catalog Description
An in-depth “forensic” exploration of the urban artifact that is Paris through the study of a variety of texts, films, paintings, engravings, and maps. The course will explore competing ambitions, economic pressures, and ideologies that have, over centuries, produced one of the most visited cities in the world.
Class Notes
FRENCH 80 has some seats reserved for L&S First-Year Pathways students; any remaining seats will be released before the adjustment period begins.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets the Historical & Modern City Course Thread
Meets Arts & Literature, L&S Breadth
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None