This module is designed to give a clear introduction to the academic study of International History within the discipline of international relations. It is useful for students of international relations, and also to students who would like to find out more about trends in world history and about key international events from the end of the second world war to the present day. The module covers the rise and fall of the Cold War, nuclear strategies, the global Cold War in Korea and Vietnam, decolonisation and nation building in Africa, the modern origins of the Arab Israeli conflict, international terrorism and Western military interventions since the 1990s.
The ten topic-based lectures are accompanied by ten weekly meetings of small tutorial groups.
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Module evaluation :This module is assessed by two assignments:
1. Historiographical Commentary: 600 words due in Week 5, counting for 40% of the assessment.
2. Essay: 1200 words, counting for 60% of the assessment.