2013/2014  KAN-MLM_KLN  Europe in the Cold War

English Title

Europe in the Cold War

Course information
Language	English
Exam ECTS	7.5 ECTS
Type	Elective
Level	Full Degree Master
Duration	One Semester
Course period	Autumn changes in schedule may occur. Tuesday 9.50-11.30, week 36-41,43-46.
Time Table	Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Min. participants	30
Max. participants	40
Study board	Study Board for MA in International Business Communication
Course coordinator
Kristian L. Nielsen - Department of International Business Communication (IBC)
Main academic disciplines
International Political Economy International Politics Political Science Political leadership, public management and international politics
Last updated on 18-03-2013

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will: be familiar with the major events and developments during the Cold War; understand the opposing political and economic systems of the two sides; be able to discuss the main theoretical debates relating to the Cold War and its legacy.

Examination

Written assignment: Examination form Home assignment - written product Individual or group exam Individual Size of written product Max. 10 pages Assignment type Written assignment Duration 72 hours to prepare Grading scale 7-step scale Examiner(s) One internal examiner Exam period December/January Make-up exam/re-exam Same examination form as the ordinary exam

Course content and structure

This course considers the Cold War in Europe and its lasting impact on contemporary Europe. In doing so, we will among other things discuss the origins of the Cold War, Europe's positioning in the bipolar international system, the disbandment of the European empires and Europe's relative loss of power during this period. Other topics to be covered include the general political trends in Europe in response to the Cold War, as well as the economic and social developments in both East and West. Lastly, the enduring legacy of the Cold War will be discussed, as well as the (only partially succesful) attempts, through NATO and EU integration, to overcome this legacy.

Teaching methods

Mainly lectures - but students are expected to participate actively in class discussions based on the reading requirements.

Expected literature

The reading will be based on a selection of material from various sources.  The final course syllabus will be published in LEARN.