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2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HIST2856 From World War to Vietnam War, 1945-75

20 creditsClass Size: 56

Module manager: Dr Elisabeth Leake
Email: e.leake@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Module replaces

HIST2855

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of twentieth-century international history from roughly the end of the Second World War to the end of the Vietnam War. It uses a thematic approach to explore the development of international events and relations, engaging students in the study of ‘transnational’ history moving beyond a focus on traditional diplomatic relations. It examines the interplay of political, strategic, ideological, economic, and cultural factors in shaping international relations between countries involved in the global Cold War.

Objectives

The objectives of this module are to develop the ability to handle problems of continuity and change over time; to develop knowledge and understanding of the seminal events at the end of the Second World War to the Vietnam War.

The module is designed for students to develop the capacity to understand the relationship between economic, military, strategic and political factors in the making of foreign policy.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:

a) identify and evaluate the key debates concerning the evolution of the international system between 1945 and 1975;
b) demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the international relations of the post-Second World War years, of the long and short term origins of the Vietnam War and of the course of that conflict;
c) demonstrate the ability to handle problems of change and continuity over time;
d) display enhanced skills of written and oral presentation.

Skills outcomes
- High-level skills in the oral and written communication of complex ideas;
- Ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise large amounts of material;
- Capacity for critical thinking and engagement with a significant body of scholarly literature;
- Capacity for time management, self-discipline and motivation.


Syllabus

Planning for peace, 1945; the Origins of the Cold War; Cold War developments, 1945—1950;United Nations Organisation; NATO; the Korean War; Suez and the Hungarian Uprising; Cold War developments, 1950-1964; the Vietnam War.

BA-International History and Politics students will have priority for places on this module.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture111.0011.00
Tutorial91.009.00
Private study hours180.00
Total Contact hours20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

- Pre-lecture reading;
- Preparation for tutorials, and assessed written assignments;
- Liaison/communication with other students in preparation for non-assessed tasks in tutorials

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Contribution to seminar discussion/non-assessed group work;
- Participation in assessed individual oral presentation (individual feedback provided);
- assessed essay (individual feedback provided);
- Advice, guidance and additional feedback as sought at student choice through attendance at weekly office hours.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay3,000 word assessed essay due by Noon on Monday of Exam Week 260.00
Assignment2 x 1000 word book reviews due Noon on Monday of Teaching week 6 and Teaching week 940.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 10/08/2020 08:40:26

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