HIST 350 Europe Since 1945
The history of Europe, west and east, since the end of the Second World War. Topics include the division of Germany, the communization of eastern Europe, the development of the welfare state, decolonization, the New Left, the dilemmas of the welfare state, the collapse of communism and the attempt to build democratic societies in eastern Europe.
The several film screening will be held on Wednesday evenings, in place of class hours.
Requirements include a mid-term, a final examination, and a short paper.