HISTORY 350

The Global Cold War

Description

Offers a history of key international events and global developments during the Cold War. Students will critically reflect on the importance and impact of these developments, both for Aotearoa and the wider world. Themes may include: US-Soviet relations, atomic diplomacy, the Berlin Wall, wars of decolonisation, the 1956 Suez crisis, the creation of Israel, civil rights movements and anti-nuclear activism.

 

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Not taught in 2025

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

HISTORY 350: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage II in History and 60 points passed or 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights

Restrictions

HISTORY 250