The Cold War was a political, ideological, military and cultural conflict between the USA, the Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of China. Yet it also involved proxy wars and crises throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, as well as a massive arms race, a great power rivalry that deeply affected domestic populations, complex diplomacy, and the eventual collapse of a great empire. This course combines historical and International Relations methods and theories to explore the onset, conduct and outcomes of the Cold War.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the history of the Cold War.
- Analyse the role of key theories in IR in influencing the decisions made and policies adopted during the Cold War period.
- Demonstrate strong research, writing and analytical skills.
- Critically reflect on literature and arguments developed in key historical and theoretical materials.
- Understand and demonstrate the significance of the Cold War for today's world.
Indicative Assessment
2,500 word essay (40%) [assesses Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4]
500 word tutorial paper (15%) [assesses Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4]
Tutorial participation (10%) [assesses Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5]
Final examination (35%) [assesses Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5]
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Workload
The course is offered on campus via lectures (which will be streamed) and tutorials.
One 90 minute lecture and one tutorial per week. Students will be expected to spend an average of seven hours per week outside these contact hours to prepare for tutorials, research and write the written work, and to prepare for the final examination.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $2856 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4080 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4335 | 19 Feb 2018 | 27 Feb 2018 | 31 Mar 2018 | 25 May 2018 | In Person | N/A |
