The Spy that Got Away: The Story of Gerhart Eisler
He looks like the average person but he's much more devious. This class looks at elusive spy Gerhart Eisler, his life in espionage, his contacts, his role in shaping the paranoia of the Cold War, and his daring escape from law enforcement.
Ms. Coupe, BA, MSLS
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(77)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This class looks at Soviet spy Gerhart Eisler, his life in espionage, the prominent spies he was in contact with, his role in creating the paranoia of the early Cold War, his daring escapes and near misses, and what his activities can tell us about espionage. This class is lecture-discussion based with an accompanying powerpoint. Slide images include photographs of people involved in the story, maps, newspaper articles, and statistics. Prior knowledge of the Cold War is not necessary for this class, and students are encouraged to ask questions at any time during the lecture. (**Students are required to have their camera on for the duration of class. Class sections are recorded for student safety and participation. Students who are not on camera will be dropped from the class without a refund.**)
Learning Goals
Upon completion of this class, students will have examined the early Cold War years and prominent events within it. They will have examined the Comintern of the Soviet Union, the secret underground activities of the Communist Party of the United States, front groups and fake businesses used by Soviet spies, the cooperation and alliance maintained by the United Kingdom and the United States, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They will see how Gerhart Eisler fits into these events and organizations, his role in espionage, and how he managed to slip away.
Other Details
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 have completed a bachelor's degree in History and Government and Political Philosophy. My written and defended thesis examined Soviet espionage during the early Cold War 1935-1955. I have delivered lectures on Gerhart Eisler in conferences for the Phi Alpha Theta Historical Honors Society, and have previously taught classes on Soviet espionage, and Gerhart Eisler to Middle and High school students. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-10 learners per class
