The New Europe A - EURO1000
 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Despite a surprisingly rapid economic recovery after the catastrophe of World War II and the remarkable success of European integration, Western European nations were effectively relegated to the status of second-class powers, both politically and 'morally', and the East seemed caught in the vise of state socialism for the foreseeable future. But the unexpected collapse of the Berlin Wall and the disintegration of the Soviet 'block' force us to look again at the developments from 1945-1989 in a divided Europe and a divided Germany from a post-89 perspective: what was really going on?

Note: EURO1000/1001: Two session-length courses, which together form the first year of the European Studies major, but are also available separately. May also be counted towards a major in HIST.

Learning Outcomes


Upon the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Reflect critically on the development of post-war Europe, East and West
  • Understand the centrality of Germany to post-war Europe
  • Locate the history of post-war Europe within the broader context of the global Cold War between the two superpowers
  • Read critically and concisely, drawing key arguments out of a given text and better organise, research and write essays
  • Address tutorial groups with greater confidence and skill.

Assessment


  • Research essay - 50%
  • Tutorial paper - 30%
  • Class test - 20%