British Spies in MI6: The Cambridge Five: World War II and the Cold War
They were distinguished members of England's elite who worked for MI6 by day. But secretly this group was spying for the Soviet Union! This course examines the Cambridge Five, who they were and what they did in history.
Ms. Coupe, BA, MSLS
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(77)
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This course is made up of 5 classes. Each class will look at a member of the Cambridge spy ring, their personal history, involvement in World War II and espionage, and the times in which they lived. We will examine important world events like the abdication of King Edward VIII, the Great Depression, the rise of Nazism, the Spanish Civil War, the Outbreak of World War II, and the beginning of the Cold War. We will also look at important people, locations, and operations such as "Tube Alloys". This course is lecture/discussion based. Each class will have a lecture with an accompanying powerpoint. News clips, photographs, maps, and charts of the events discussed in the lecture will be included. Students are encouraged to ask questions, bring comments, and engage with the instructor and other students. The class schedule is as follows: Class 01: Donald Maclean Class 02: Guy Burgess Class 03: Harold "Kim" Philby Class 04: Anthony Blunt Class 05: John Carincross
Learning Goals
By the end of this course, learners will have examined the members of the Cambridge spy ring, what information they passed on, and the effects of their espionage. They will have been introduced to the British agency MI5 and MI6, and what these agencies did during World War II.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will discuss important events during World War II. Learners enrolled in this class do not need to have prior knowledge of the war (although it is certainly a bonus), but they will need to be comfortable talking about war. Also, members of the Cambridge Five were spies who betrayed their country. While the stories of spies is entertaining, it is important that students realize these were real people who betrayed their countrymen, and their actions impacted history.
Language of Instruction
English
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 hold a BA in History and am completing an MA in International Relations. I wrote my undergraduate thesis on Soviet espionage in the US, and have taught a variety of history courses on Outschool to middle and high school students. Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-7 learners per class
