Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description This module offers a broad overview of the dominant themes and major events in European and international history since the Second World War. Beginning with the diffusion of power to two superpowers, it examines the Cold War, the reconstruction of Europe, the post-war history of Britain, the rise of newly independent states in Africa and Asia, and regional conflict in the Middle East. Special prominence is given to the major ideological forces that have shaped political, social and economic developments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the key developments in world history since the Second World War 2. Comprehend and analyse the underlying reasons for and consequences of political, social, economic and cultural change 3. Engage critically with prescribed readings and texts 4. Construct an objective and well-presented written argument based on historical evidence 5. Engage in self-directed learning by specialising in areas of personal interest 6. Deepen critical and independent thinking, analysis, perception and judgement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Section 1: The World of the Superpowers1 Origins of the Cold WarSection 1: The World of the Superpowers2 The United States since 1945Section 1: The World of the Superpowers3 The Soviet Union, 1945-91Section 2: Europe since the Second World War4 Origins and development of European integrationSection 2: Europe since the Second World War5 From partition to reunification: Germany, 1945-90Section 2: Europe since the Second World War6 France: from fourth to fifth republicSection 2: Europe since the Second World War7 The failure of communism in Eastern Europe, 1945-90Section 3: Britain since 19458 Britain: post-war political consensus, 1945-70Section 3: Britain since 19459 Britain under ThatcherSection 3: Britain since 194510 Britain and Europe: an uneasy relationshipSection 4: Africa Asia and Latin America11 Africa: decolonisation and independenceSection 4: Africa Asia and Latin America12 The Indian sub-continent since 1945Section 4: Africa Asia and Latin America13 The People’s Republic of ChinaSection 4: Africa Asia and Latin America14 Japan: emergence of an economic superpowerSection 4: Africa Asia and Latin America15 Latin America: the quest for development and independenceSection 5: The Middle East16 The Middle East after World War IISection 5: The Middle East17 The Arab-Israeli conflict, 1945-2000Section 5: The Middle East18 The Middle East since the 1970s: disorder and renewalSection 5: The Middle East19 Political Islam and the War on TerrorReviewModule Review | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 58600, Other useful general text surveys, Ronald Barston, 0, International politics since 1945 (1991), 58601, Other useful general text surveys, P. M. H. Bell, 0, The world since 1945: an international history (2001), 58602, Other useful general text surveys, Peter Calvocoressi, 0, World politics 1945-2000 (8th ed., 2001), 58603, Other useful general text surveys, J.A.S. Grenville, 0, The Collins history of the world in the twentieth century (1994), 58604, Other useful general text surveys, M. Howard and R. Louis (eds), 0, The Oxford history of the twentieth century (1998), 58605, Other useful general text surveys, W. R. Keylor, 0, The twentieth century world and beyond (5th ed., 2005), 58606, Other useful general text surveys, Wayne McWilliams & Harry Piotrowski, 0, The world since 1945: a history of international relations (7th ed., 2009), 58607, Other useful general text surveys, J. M. Roberts, 0, Twentieth century: the history of the world, 1901 to the present (1999), 58608, Other useful general text surveys, T. E. Vadney, 0, The world since 1945 (3rd ed., 1998), 58609, Reading List, 0, A detailed reading list will be provided, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||