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Academic Year 2004/2005

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.
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. Do not contact the instructor directly.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: GOVT155 OR GOVT151 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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