HI2135 Continental Europe since 1918
- Module Coordinator:
- Professor Alan Kramer
- Duration:
- Michaelmas term
- Contact Hours:
- 2 lectures per week and 6 seminars over the course of the term
- Weighting:
- 10 ECTS
- Assessment:
- 20% essay, 80% examination
The module explores the reconstruction and recovery of Europe after 1945 - both as a divided continent during the Cold War and in light of moves towards and challenges to European solidarity and unity. Furthermore, it considers shifting conceptions and geopolitical configurations of a continent in flux, as well as the global dimensions of European history throughout the century. While some sessions will focus on particular European nations, others will focus on key events or themes in comparative and transnational perspectives. The module thus provides an overall view of the history of modern Europe since the early 20th century and of the foundations of contemporary Europe.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Outline chronologically and explain key developments in the history of continental Europe during the later twentieth century
- Assess the impact of these developments on continental Europe
- Search for, and critically appraise, relevant literature
- Undertake an extended analysis of select contemporary sources in translation
- Communicate analysis and argument in written and verbal format