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UNott:The Contemporary World Since 1945 (HIST20062)
Exchange (level 2)Points: 12.5Online
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January
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The module surveys and analyses some of the main developments in world affairs since the end of the Second World War. This includes major international events, particularly the course and aftermath of the Cold War, as well as national and regional histories, especially in Europe, East asia and the Middle East. Attention is paid to political and economic forces.
The module aims to provide students with a framework of some of the main developments in world affairs since 1945, a knowledge of the background factors which influenced these developments, and an understanding of the historiographical debates surrounding them, and through these to develop the intellectual and transferable skills.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the module, in their assessed work, students should be able to:
- explain and interpret some of the main underlying forces that shaped world history in the period under discussion and show an understanding of major events in this process;
- evaluate forces of change and continuity within the period;
- think critically and imaginatively about the subject matter;
- identify and address key problems relevant to it;
- interpret secondary sources upon it and be aware of differing historical interpretations of the subject matter;
- construct coherent and independent historical arguments of their own;
- select, sift and synthesise information from a range of secondary sources;
- identify and compare key arguments in those materials;
- plan, research and write a sustained piece of historical research.
Generic skills
By the end of the module, should be able to:
- manage a large and disparate body of information;
- express themselves clearly, coherently and fluently in writing the essay;
- work and learn actively with others;
- manage and take responsibility for their own learning.
Last updated: 3 November 2022