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Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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Description The Cold War was not just a confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, but a geopolitical force-field within which the world developed for nearly five decades. This module explores the Cold War as a global process, going beyond the Great Power confrontation, by examining its intersection with phenomena of decolonisation and postcolonialism, in order to understand how and why the conflict evolved in the Third World. Using a great diversity of primary and secondary sources, we will analyse the American and European encounter with Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East since 1945. We will focus on the Cold War's ideological and political history, as well as social and cultural impact of the confrontation between capitalism and communism. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of the Cold War in global and international history since the Second World War 2. Identify and understand the main problems, periods and actors of the Cold War 3. Understand some of the important ideas that shaped the history of the period, such as capitalism, communism, development, humanitarianism and human rights 4. Access competently various historiographical approaches in global Cold War history and be able to use them appropriately 5. Demonstrate skills of primary and secondary source analysis 6. Communicate ideas clearly in written and oral form | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Indicative ContentLectures and seminars will cover political, social and economic developments in Europe, The United States, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We will investigate the origins of the Cold War, the formation of opposing blocs, the interplay between periods of tension and détente, as well as the Cold War's unexpected end. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 0, 0, The module Loop site includes key readings for discussions each week and an extensive reading list., | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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