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The United States and the Cold War (AMER0068)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department
Institute of the Americas
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module introduces students to the history of the United States and the Cold War. It starts by highlighting the US role in the 鈥済lobal鈥� Cold War that impacted a range of geographical locations around the world. It continues by emphasizing the 鈥渓ocal鈥� impacts of the Cold War in the domestic sphere. Throughout, though, the module emphasizes the intertwined nature of the period鈥檚 global and local features, demonstrating how the Cold War provided opportunities for the United States to shape the world, but also for the world to shape the United States.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Professor Nick Witham
Who to contact for more information
ia-programmes@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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