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.
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!