What Was the Cold War and What is its Significance Today?


Learn about international relations, global politics, nuclear arms and revolutions through a close look at the Cold War. Students will think critically, form opinions and argue viewpoints on this interactive course.

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Ticiana A

14-16, 16-18, Adult
Global Politics

8 HOURS

8 LESSONS

What Was the Cold War and What is its Significance Today?

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Course Overview



What was the Cold War? Is it still happening? Is there a new one? This course will interest any student who is fascinated by international relations, global politics, nuclear arms and revolutions. Starting at the outbreak of the Cold War and looking at how different countries reacted to it, this course will provide a wider understanding for students. The course will encourage students to think outside of the box and answer diverse questions regarding the Cold War. By analysing a number of viewpoints and debating ideas in each lesson, students will gain an excellent basis in international relations, equipping them to understand the issues of today. This is recommended for any students who might want to pursue international relations, history, or politics at university.

Course Content



8 LESSONS

8 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

The Outbreak of the Cold War

60 minutes

Lesson 2

American Containment and its Many Faces

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Peaceful Coexistence?

60 minutes

Lesson 4

A Period of Détente

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Eastern European Revolutions in 1989 and the End of the Cold War

60 minutes

Lesson 6

China

60 minutes

Lesson 7

The Third World

60 minutes

Lesson 8

What Was the Cold War? Are We at the Start of Cold War II?

60 minutes

Key Skills


Critical Thinking

Essay Writing

Forming Opinions

Thinking Flexibly

Educator


Ticiana A

Oxford History Enthusiast

Oxford graduate Ticiana specialises in teaching history and politics or how to get into Oxbridge to study either subject; however, she also has a keen passion for languages and can help you prepare for your modern foreign language GCSE exams!