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HIST2857 The Global Cold War

20 creditsClass Size: 30

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

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Module replaces

HIST2856 ‘From World War to Vietnam War, 1945-75’

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 aim of this module is to explore the Cold War as a global phenomenon that fundamentally reshaped national, regional, and international histories in the twentieth century. It will introduce students to key themes and different historical approaches for understanding the Cold War’s diverse impacts.

Learning outcomes
1. Understand the Cold War as a social, political, and cultural phenomenon with global impacts
2. Understand methodological and thematic overlaps between ‘international’ and ‘transnational’ history
3. Analyze and make thematic comparisons across a variety of historical situations
4. Analyze and evaluate different historiographical approaches to study of the global Cold War
5. Evaluate change over time and different regions’ and people’s experiences of the Cold War
6. Apply fundamental standards and practices of historical study for research, discussion and assessed work.


Syllabus

Topics may include:
• Ideology
• Grand Strategy
• International Institutions
• Cultural Histories of the Cold War
• Regional Cold Wars
• Human Rights & Humanitarianism
• Development
• Race & the Cold War
• Violence & the Cold War

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

- Undertaking core reading and other activities in preparation for seminars: 45 hours
- Reviewing and consolidating notes on lectures: 22 hours
- Identifying gaps in their knowledge and self-directed reading to address these: 20 hours
- Researching, preparing, and writing assignments: 88 hours
- Reflecting on feedback and implementing suggestions in future assignments: 5 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formal:
2 x 1,000-word book reviews, for which written feedback will be provided to help student prepare the essay.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay3,000 word assessed essay due by Noon on Monday of Exam Week 160.00
Assignment2 x 1000 word book reviews due Noon on Monday of Teaching week 5 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: 30/06/2021 15:57:31

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