History of International Relations after 1945 Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021

Module name: History of International Relations after 1945
Module code: HIR
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021
Semester: summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the course is to broaden students' knowledge of the history of international relations after 1945. In particular, the following topics will be covered as part of the classes: New military blocks: NATO, WP. Cold War Socio-political conflicts in Central and Eastern Europe after 1945 France and Great Britain after World War II. Middle East after 1945 Japan after 1945 China after 1949 India and Pakistan after 1947 The awakening of Africa. Decolonization and conflicts on the continent. Latin America in the second half of the 20th century History of society and culture in the second half of the 20th century
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites.
Key reading:
M. Bankowicz (red.): Historia polityczna świata XX wieku. Cz. II 1945-2001 P. Calvocoressi: Polityka międzynarodowa 1945-2000 A. Czubiński: Historia powszechna XX wieku J.L. Gaddis, Zimna wojna. Historia podzielonego świata J. Kukułka: Historia współczesna stosunków międzynarodowych 1945-2000 S. Parzymies: Stosunki międzynarodowe w Europie 1945-1999 C. Bartlett, Konflikt globalny: międzynarodowa rywalizacja wielkich mocarstw w latach 1880-1990 A. Bartnicki (red.), Zarys dziejów Afryki i Azji. Historia konfliktów 1869-2000 J. Baszkiewicz, Historia Francji A. S. Bidwell, Dzieje Wielkiej Brytanii w XX wieku A. Burakowski, K. Iwanek: Indie. Od kolonii do mocarstwa 1857-2003 B. Davidson, Społeczna i polityczna historia Afryki w XX wieku M. Eckert, A. Nadolny, W. Stobrawa, Historia gospodarcza i społeczna świata XIX-XX wieku J. Fenby, Chiny. Upadek i narodziny wielkiej potęgi A. Gordon, Nowożytna historia Japonii E. Hobsbawm, Wiek skrajności J. Holzer, Europa zimnej wojny J. Holzer, Komunizm w Europie. Dzieje ruchu i systemu władz T. Judt, Powojnie. Historia Europy od roku 1945 T. Judt, T. Snyder, Rozważania o wieku XX H. Kaelble, Społeczna historia Europy : od 1945 do współczesności A. Kaliszewski, Główne nurty w kulturze XX i XXI wieku H. Kissinger, World order J. Krasuski, Europa Zachodnia. Dzieje polityczne 1945-1993 L. M. Lüthi: Chiny-ZSRR : zimna wojna w świecie komunistycznym K. Seitz, Chiny: powrót olbrzyma
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is aware of the dynamics of development of international relations and the necessity of permanent acquisition of knowledge and skills. [HIR_K_2]
 MS_1_K01 [5/5]
The student can apply theoretical knowledge to describe and interpret international phenomena. [HIR_U_1]
 MS_1_U01 [5/5] MS_1_U04 [4/5] MS_1_U07 [5/5]
The student uses correctly the terminology of international relations in Polish and foreign language. [HIR_U_2]
 MS_1_U13 [5/5]
Has the linguistic competence to deal fluently with historical issues of international relations in a foreign language. [HIR_U_3]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
The student has knowledge of the historical, political, social and economic conditions of international processes. [HIR_W_1]
 MS_1_W05 [5/5]
The student has knowledge of the history of international relations and its links with other disciplines. [HIR_W_2]
 MS_1_W01 [4/5] MS_1_W04 [4/5] MS_1_W05 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Exam [HIR_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 HIR_K_2 HIR_U_1 HIR_U_2 HIR_U_3 HIR_W_1 HIR_W_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [HIR_fs_1]
- expository method
 30
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - preparation for the exam.
 45 Exam [HIR_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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