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.

Enrolment starts on August 23. at 12.00 and ends September 8. at 12.00.

Enrolment starts on August 23. at 12.00 and ends September 8. at 12.00.

Students may earn 7 to 10 ECTS credits form this seminar. With arrangements with the professor the seminar will account for NAM-10

Enrolment starts on August 23. at 12.00 and ends September 8. at 12.00.

Enrolment starts on August 23. at 12.00 and ends September 8. at 12.00.

Russia's historical research goes through changes. One of the key findings has been a new perspective to the research of the Cold War. Earlier this field was dominated by the western-oriented research of history of international relations and diplomacy. Instead of the old (western, super power) bipolar viewpoint, the new research concentrates on eastern perspective and focuses on the levels and actors below the super power and block politics. The assessment of actors and their relations from the eastern viewpoint has changed the perception especially towards the role of the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

The picture of the rest of the world's impact on the internal development of Russia has altered when a new perspective and a longer time span are examined. Interaction and cooperation, transfer of knowledge and learning has become new themes of the research of Russian history. This course introduces the history of the Soviet Union/ Russia in the light of these new findings. Russian history is filled with different continuums, interruptions, new beginnings and changes. Now their significance may be re-evaluated. The lecture examines the history of the Soviet Union to the modern Russia; from Khrushchev and Cold War to Medvedev's policies and economic aspects of the contemporary Russia. Common themes, such as the modernization, will be considered in the course.

The course is organized in cooperation with Aleksanteri Institute's Russian and East European Master's School.

Students may earn 7 to 10 ECTS credits form this seminar. With arrangements with the professor the seminar will account for NAM-10

E-learning course. 8 places reserved for University of Tampere students.

Enrolment starts on January 3. 2012 at 12.00 and ends January 12. at 12.00.

E-learning course. 8 places reserved for University of Tampere students.

Enrolment starts on January 3. 2012 at 12.00 and ends January 12. at 12.00.

E-learning course. 8 places reserved for University of Tampere students.

Enrolment starts on January 3. 2012 at 12.00 and ends January 12. at 12.00.

E-learning course. 8 places reserved for University of Tampere students.

Enrolment starts on January 3. 2012 at 12.00 and ends January 12. at 12.00.

E-learning course. 8 places reserved for University of Tampere students.

Enrolment starts on January 3. 2012 at 12.00 and ends January 12. at 12.00.

E-learning course. 8 places reserved for University of Tampere students.

Enrolment starts on January 3. 2012 at 12.00 and ends January 12. at 12.00.