2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
HIST2857 The Global Cold War
20 creditsClass Size: 45
Module manager: Matthew Woolgar
Email: m.woolgar@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Tutorial | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
Private study hours | 180.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
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 type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 3,000 word assessed essay due by Noon on Monday of Exam Week 1 | 60.00 |
Assignment | 2 x 1000 word book reviews due Noon on Monday of Teaching week 5 and Teaching week 9 | 40.00 |
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 websiteLast updated: 07/09/2022
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