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Academic Year 2000/2001

Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
GOVT 314 FA

The relationship between leaders and the public remains a core concern of democratic theorists and political observers. This course examines the nature of public views on foreign policy, the ability of the public to formulate reasoned and interconnected perspectives on the issues of the day, and the public's influence on foreign policy decisions. The main focus is on the United States, although comparative examples are included. The role of the media and international events in shaping public perspectives and public attitudes toward important issues such as internationalism and isolationism, the use of force, and economic issues will be considered. Finally, the public's influence will be considered across a range of specific decisions.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Foyle,Douglas C.   

Times: ..T.T.. 10:00AM-11:20AM;     Location: PAC422

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO: X   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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