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HIST361 The Cold War and Popular Culture

Updated: 06 November 2006
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2007
Online level Level C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
N/A N/A Optional
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites any 12 cp in ANCH, ECON, HIST (units with a 4 or 5 as second digit [denoted ECON HIST] only)
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s)
Unit Description

This unit explores the history of the Cold War from a cultural perspective, with especial emphasis on the Australian experience. It seeks to provide an understanding of the 'climate of fear' that pervaded the world for over forty years. This will be achieved through the study of literature, film, television, music and other cultural forms from the era.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards.
Recommended Material
Optional
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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