International relations – political history – cold War,

This course follows chronologically and methodologically the 1 Bachelor course on International Political History of Modern Times. The same methodology will be applied for the subsequent era 1945-1990. The scientific approach will be enhanced thanks to the fact that the era under study is shorter. This will allow for a more thorough analysis of the dynamics behind the Cold War world order.
B.1.2, B.1.3, B.1.7, B.3.1, B.5.1

The era under study is 1945-1990. This represents a world order with the twin characteristics of bipolarity and permanent confrontation (also known as Cold War). Major emphasis will be put on the birth of this world order, followed by the research into the main events and dynamics that shaped this world order. Finally, the collapse of the bipolar world will be studied. Special attention is paid to the East-West relationship, being the cornerstone upon which the post-war world order was based.

Broad historical knowledge is desirable, including in particular the course ‘International Political History of Modern Times’ (1Bach)

Knowledge of and insight into the evolution of international relations between 1945 and 1990
Understanding of the interaction between economical, political, military and ideological trends in international politics for the period under study.
Defining the relation between domestic and foreign policies of nations
Identifying (semi) constant mechanism in (world) politics

Cost: 38.0 EUR
McWILLIAMS, W., PIETROWSKY, H., The world since 1945. A history of international relations. Boulder, Lynne Riener, 2005 (6th edition), 618 pp.
Synthetical powerpoint presentations are put at the disposal of the students. They are part and parcel of the learning material

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Departmental tutoring: Tine Vandervelden

(Lecture, Demonstration, Seminar, Integration seminar, Practical, Work placement, Master dissertation, clinic, PBL tutorial, Microteaching, Guided independent study, Independent work, Group work, Project, Online discussion group, Excursion, Fieldwork)
Lectures (Dutch). The students are invited to engage actively

Exam at the end of the semester

Written exam with open questions (Dutch)