HIST 388
The Cold War, 1945-1991
Last Offered Fall 2008
Division II
Cross-listed
LEAD 388
This course is not offered in the current catalog
Class Details
This course examines the Cold War from its origins in World War II to its end with the collapse of the Soviet empire in 1991. Lectures, readings, and discussions will explore how and why the Cold War began, why it continued, what characterized it, how its foci changed over time, and how and why it ended. We will pay particular attention to the ideological, diplomatic, technological, and military competitions that marked the bipolar Soviet-American rivalry. We will also explore the collapse of the European imperial order and the resulting process of Third World decolonization, which was a major factor in shaping, perpetuating, and arguably ending the Cold War. Sources for the course will include primary documents, scholarly books and articles on a variety of international Cold War topics, and documentary and feature film clips.
The Class:
Format: lecture/discussion
Limit: 25
Expected: 15-20
Class#: 1477
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Limit: 25
Expected: 15-20
Class#: 1477
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
evaluation will be based on class participation, two 5- to 7-page papers, quizzes, and a final exam
Prerequisites:
none; open to all
Unit Notes:
meets Group C and F requirements in History major only if registration is under HIST
Distributions:
Division II
Notes:
This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
HIST 388 Division II LEAD 388 Division II
HIST 388 Division II LEAD 388 Division II
Attributes:
HIST Group C Electives - Europe and Russia
HIST Group F Electives - U.S. + Canada
LEAD American Foreign Policy Leadership
HIST Group F Electives - U.S. + Canada
LEAD American Foreign Policy Leadership
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