This is a self-paced course. We recommend that you complete each learning pathway at your own pace.
Familiarise yourself with the course site and establish your personal learning environment.
Session 1: The Causes of World War Two
The Causes of World War Two
Learn about the factors that led to the war in Europe and the causes of the war in the Pacific.
Session 2: The Global Impact of World War Two
The Global Impact of World War Two
Learn about the major events and crucial turning points of the war, and its impact around the globe.
Session 3: The Aftermath of World War Two
The Aftermath of World War Two
Examine the impact of the war in Europe and Asia. Learn about the creation of the United Nations, and the origins of the Cold War.
Session 4: Reconstructing Europe and Asia
The Reconstruction of Europe and Asia
Explore the recovery process after the war in Europe and Asia. Learn about the Cold War.
The Cold War and Decolonization in the Developing World
Learn about the profound changes experienced in the developing world in the decades after World War Two.
Session 6: The Impact of the Cold War
Global Effects of the Cold War
Examine the atomic arms race, the integration of Europe and the rise of China.
The End of the Cold War and its Aftermath
Learn about the end of the Cold War and the role of the US as global superpower in its aftermath.
Session 7: Developing Nations
Developing Nations in Modern Times
Examine why some developing nations have been able to thrive, and others have been beset by conflict and/or poverty.
Globalization
Examine the positive and negative impacts of globalization.
This is a self-paced course. We recommend that you complete each learning pathway at your own pace.
Session 0: Orientation
Familiarise yourself with the course site and establish your personal learning environment.
Session 1: The Causes of World War Two
The Causes of World War Two
Learn about the factors that led to the war in Europe and the causes of the war in the Pacific.
Session 2: The Global Impact of World War Two
The Global Impact of World War Two
Learn about the major events and crucial turning points of the war, and its impact around the globe.
Session 3: The Aftermath of World War Two
The Aftermath of World War Two
Examine the impact of the war in Europe and Asia. Learn about the creation of the United Nations, and the origins of the Cold War.
Session 4: Reconstructing Europe and Asia
The Reconstruction of Europe and Asia
Explore the recovery process after the war in Europe and Asia. Learn about the Cold War.
Session 5: The Cold War
The Cold War and Decolonization in the Developing World
Learn about the profound changes experienced in the developing world in the decades after World War Two.
Session 6: The Impact of the Cold War
Global Effects of the Cold War
Examine the atomic arms race, the integration of Europe and the rise of China.
The End of the Cold War and its Aftermath
Learn about the end of the Cold War and the role of the US as global superpower in its aftermath.
Session 7: Developing Nations
Developing Nations in Modern Times
Examine why some developing nations have been able to thrive, and others have been beset by conflict and/or poverty.
Session 8: Globalization
Globalization
Examine the positive and negative impacts of globalization.
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