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HIST 211 The Cold War Units: 3.00
This course will explore the origins of the struggle between the postwar superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union; the changing nature of their rivalry, and the way other nations were drawn into the conflict. It considers the Cold War from Western, Soviet, and various global perspectives.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Online Activity, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above.
Course Equivalencies: HIST 211, HIST 211B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and describe issues and problems of Cold War history in their historical context and demonstrate a broader knowledge of relevant Cold War scholarship.
- Summarize, articulate, and discuss historical problems in short and long essay formats.
- Develop a nuanced and analytical way of thinking about the history of modern conflict in relation to the Cold War.
- Develop and improve research and writing skills in a research paper format and hone the skills in building theses.
- Develop in-depth analysis of primary historical sources.