GOVT311 - United States Foreign Policy

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Academic Year 2003/2004

United States Foreign Policy
GOVT 311 SP

This course provides a survey of the content and formulation of American foreign policy with an emphasis on the period after World War II. It considers the sources of American foreign policy including the international system, societal factors, government processes, and individual decision makers. The course begins with a consideration of major trends in U.S. foreign policy after World War II. With a historical base established, the major institutions and actors in American foreign policy are considered. The course concludes with an examination of the challenges and opportunities that face U.S. decision makers in building a new approach to foreign policy and coping with the post-September 11 context. A significant component of the course is the intensive discussion of specific foreign policy decisions.

MAJOR READINGS

Stephen Ambrose and Douglas Brinkley, RISE TO GLOBALISM, 8th rev. ed.
Eugene Wittkopf and James McCormick, THE DOMESTIC SOURCES OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY, 4th ed.
Ralph Carter, ed., CONTEMPORARY CASES IN U.S. FOREIGN POLICY: TERRORISM TO TRADE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, research paper and final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Adding your name to the enrollment request system is the only way to indicate interest in the course if is is closed during on-line.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: GOVT155 OR GOVT151

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Foyle,Douglas C.

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK305

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 18)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 9

SR. non-major: X Jr. non-major: X SO: 9 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004