Western Germany 1945-55: from Allied Occupation to Federal Republic (U01460)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCL-3-WGER

This course examines the crucial decade of West German history between the Nazi defeat and the entrance of the Federal Republic into NATO. It examines the changing interaction between conquerors and conquered in a period dominated at first by the imperative for denazification and 're-education', and subsequently by the growing Cold War requirements of West German reintegration with the other western powers. It will also examine in a comparative sense the Soviet occupation of eastern Germany.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical course or equivalent. Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (tel. 503783)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History and Classics, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2007	14:00	15:50	Room 9.01, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students on the course will develop an understanding of the social, cultural and political history of Germany in the years c.1945-55, learning about changes and continuities in history and the impact on German development of external occupying powers. Students should be able to participate both orally and in writing in historiographical debates. They should build upon the skills they have acquired in their previous two years to improve their awareness of the nature and use of various types of historical evidence; demonstrate the nature of history as argument by focusing on the debates between historians on key issues; increase their skills in research, writing and presentation of papers; increase their organisational, critical and communication skills.