Fall 2008

GOV 360N • 4-Understanding the Cold War-W

Course Description

Contains a substantial writing component and fulfills part of the basic education requirement in writing. Course number may be repeated for credit when the topics vary. The purpose of this course is to help students understand what the Cold War was all about, why it happened, and why it ended when it did and in the way it did. Grading Policy

Grading Policy

Short weekly essays: 50% Final Examination: 50%

Texts

Allison & Zelikow, Essence of Decision Libow & Stein, We All Lost the Cold War

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