Agent Sonya: Moscow's Spy in World War II
Her operations extended from Shanghai to the United Kingdom. One of her operations landed assassins in Germany. Another operation furnished underground movements with military supplies. She was tracked by MI5 and MI6, and pursued by Gestapo and Kempeitai agents. Did she ever get caught? Come hear her story.
Ms. Coupe, BA, MSLS
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(77)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This one time class examines Soviet spy Ursula Kuczynski and her role as a GRU spy before and during World War II. Her operations extended from Shanghai to the United Kingdom, and included a lot of famous personalities. One of her operations landed assassins in Germany. Another operation furnished underground communist movements with military supplies. She was tracked by MI5 and MI6, and pursued by Gestapo and Kempeitai agents. This class is a lecture-based course. The instructor will be lecturing alongside a PowerPoint presentation. Slides on the PowerPoint may include maps, photographs of relevant persons, events or locations, and statistical information. Students are encouraged to ask questions, give comments, or discuss important themes anytime during the lecture. Themes examined may include war, period politics, the mindset and political ideas of spies, and government and political structures. Attendance policy: Leaners are required to be present and on camera for the duration of class. This is to ensure learner safety and participation. If a learner is running late, the instructor will wait for 10 minutes after class has started for the learner to arrive. If the learner does not arrive 10 minutes after class has started, or does not participate on camera, they may be removed from the class without a refund. This class is based on the book "Agent Sonya" by Ben Macintyre.
Learning Goals
By the end of this class, learners will have examined Ursula Kuczynski and her role in Soviet espionage before and during World War II.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class looks at themes and events such as war, espionage, betrayal, and period politics. It is designed for learners 12 years and older.
Supply List
No materials are required for this class. A basic understanding of World War II is a bonus.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
5.0
77reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's Degree in History from Belmont Abbey College
I have a bachelor's degree in History and am pursuing an MA in International Relations. My undergraduate thesis examined Soviet espionage in the United States from 1930-1955. I have taught multiple history courses online and in person to Middle and High School students, and I have been teaching on Outschool for the past two years. Many of my classes focus on intelligence and espionage history and how it impacted global events. I also offer courses on the Russian Revolution, the early Cold War, and Holocaust witnesses. Please see my teacher's page for more details. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
70 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-6 learners per class
