Academic Calendar - 2025

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
Western Main Campus

History 4821F/G

SPY VS. SPY


An introduction to close reading and how historians can use the techniques of structured intelligence analysis. Working individually and in groups, students will analyze a series of historical case studies from the 20th and 21st centuries. Topics include espionage, cyber war, terrorism, organized crime, homeland security, counterintelligence, and decision support.

Prerequisite(s): Registration in third year or above, any module.

Extra Information: 2 seminar hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: HISTORY