HIS20560 20th Century War and Peace: International History 1914-1991

Academic Year 2017/2018

This module offers a survey of international history in the twentieth century. We start with the outbreak of World War I in 1914 and move chronologically towards the end of the Cold War and beyond. Particular emphasis is given to the three great conflicts of the century - World War I, World War II, and the Cold War, as well as the shifting balance of power in Europe and Asia. In seminars you will be asked to explore the controversial debates that surround this period. Special prominence is given to the policies of the Great Powers, and the major ideological, cultural, and economic forces that shaped these policies.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module student should be able:1. To understand of the broad sweep of international history in the twentieth century;2. To evaluate complex historiographical debates about the nature of international history in the twentieth century;3: To analyse in written work and oral presentations some of the major issues of twentieth century international history;4. To assess the varying importance of different factors in shaping international politics.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

11
Seminar (or Webinar)

11
Specified Learning Activities

45
Autonomous Student Learning

45
Total

112
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Intnl. history, 1914-1991 (HIS30010)

 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Examination: 2 hour examination: see Handbook

60

 2 hour End of Trimester Exam
Essay: See Handbook

30

 Varies over the Trimester
Attendance: Seminar attendance

10

 Throughout the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible

Name Role
Mr Steven P Balbirnie Tutor
Dr David Doolin Tutor
Mr Joseph Quinn Tutor
Dr Chiara Tedaldi Tutor