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HIST361 The Cold War and Popular Culture
Updated: 30 September 2008
| Credit Points |
6 |
| Offering |
| Responsible Campus |
Teaching Period |
Mode of Study |
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Armidale
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Semester 1
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Off Campus
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Armidale
|
Semester 1
|
On Campus
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| Online level |
Level C - Internet access required
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| Intensive School(s) |
| Start |
Finish |
Attendance |
Notes |
14 April 2009
|
16 April 2009
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Non-Mandatory
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| Supervised Exam |
None
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| Pre-requisites |
12 cp in ANCH or ECON (units with a 4 or 5 as second digit [denoted ECON HIST] only) or HIST or candidature in a postgraduate award
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| Co-requisites |
None
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| Restrictions |
None
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| Notes |
None |
| Combined Units |
None
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| Coordinator(s) |
Erin Ihde
(eihde2@une.edu.au)
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| 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.
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Prescribed Material
Mandatory |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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Recommended Material
Optional |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Disclaimer |
Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |
