HIS21160 The Second World War

Academic Year 2018/2019

This course will examine the origins, course and outcomes of the Second World War from the brittle peace of the interwar period to the collapse of the Grand Alliance and the early stages of the Cold War. It will offer a survey of the major stages of the conflict in both the European/ North African and Asian/Pacific theatres. In addition to the military and diplomatic aspects of the War, the course will also consider its social and cultural dimensions, including the experience of civilian populations, the activities of resistance movements and the role of ideology throughout the conflict.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course students will be:
• able to demonstrate knowledge of the origins, course and outcomes of the Second World War in Europe and Asia;
• familiar with key historiographical debates surrounding the origins and outcomes of the War;
• able to reconstruct and critically evaluate complex historiographical arguments;
• able to conduct individual research, develop their own views and provide written and oral arguments in their support.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Specified Learning Activities

45
Autonomous Student Learning

45
Total

112
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Essay: 3. Essay

60

 Week 11
Continuous Assessment: Historiographical Criticism

30

 Varies over the Trimester
Attendance: Attendance and Participation

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 pemissible

Name Role
Dr Yiannis Kokosalakis Lecturer / Co-Lecturer