China, Russia and the United States
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| INTS2006 | School of International Studies | 2 | 20 | Spring China |
- Code
- INTS2006
- School
- School of International Studies
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
This is a course on the history of foreign policy and international relations of three great powers China, Russia (the Soviet Union) and the United States since 1945 until the end of the Cold War in 1989. We shall also see how the Cold War interplayed with the forces of nationalism and de-colonization, and how it played into the development of parallel discourses on modernity.
Please note: This module is assessed at the end of Spring semester. First sit/ Re-sit exams are scheduled normally in the summer and can take the same form as the missing/ failed component of the assessment (exam, essay etc.) or other form, as decided by the School.
Target Students
Students of the School of International Studies and other Schools. Exchange students.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 50% coursework1: 2,500 words individual essay
- 50% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2-hr Written exam
Educational Aims
Through the study of the Cold War students will be introduced to key agents and forces shaping contemporary international history and current affairs.Learning Outcomes
a ) Knowledge and understanding •History of the Cold War; contemporary international historyB) Academic skills:Research, analysis, and interpretation of secondary sources; analysis and interpretation of primary sources.c) Transferable (key) skills Research, analysis, interpretation of written and visual sources; oral and written communication; working independently; completing assignments independently and with others using IT.
Conveners
- Dr Rosaria FRANCO