The World Since 1945 (HIST3300)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Historical & Philosophical Inq
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Restricted
Minimum of 20 students to run
Assessment methods
Exercises, tutorial participation, essay, exam.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will help students to understand the contemporary world by gaining a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped the world since the Second World War. It will also develop the skills of researching and analysing contemporary history which will enable students to form a greater critical understanding of current world issues. The course will cover topics such as: The postwar order; Cold War and the role of the USA; decolonisation (Asia and Africa); apartheid; Civil Rights and the politics of race; energy issues and economic crisis (1970s); fall of Communism and prospects of united Europe; rise of Asian economies and China as a superpower; the crisis of neo-liberalism; environmental crisis and protest; the new disorder.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
