This course examines the cultural, economic, political and security aspects of the American-West European relationship since the end of the Second World War. Within the context of broader international developments from the end of World War II to the post-Cold War era, the course will explore the patterns of co-operation, competition, and conflict that have characterized the transatlantic relationship.                              

Language of instruction will be English, but students may write their essays in Finnish.

Evaluation: Course will be assessed on the basis of an essay of ca. 2000-2500 words.  The questions for the essay will be provided during the third lecture.  The essays should be sent as an email attachment by 23.9. 2011 to: jussi.hanhimaki@uta.fi

LECTURE PROGRAM

Mon 12-Sep-2011 at 12-16, Linna K108: Transatlantic Relations and the 'First Cold War'

Tue 13-Sep-2011 at 12-16, Linna K109: Détente, Integration, and the Great Transformation

Wed 14-Sep-2011 at 12-16, Pinni B3110: Transatlantic Relations in the Post-Cold War Era

Suggested background reading:

Geir Lundestad, The United States and Western Europe Since 1945 (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003)

A list of other readings and a full bibliography helpful for the final essay will be provided.