* POL 392
- Spring 2011-2012
(SA)
No Audit
American Foreign Policy
This course analyzes the formation and conduct of foreign policy in the United States. The course combines three major elements: a study of the history of American foreign relations since 1865; an analysis of the causes of American foreign policy such as the international system, public opinion, and the media; and a discussion of the major policy issues in contemporary U.S. foreign policy, including terrorism, civil wars, and economic policy.
Sample reading list:
Allison,
Essence of Decision
Kagan,
End of Dreams
Mead,
Special Providence
Reading/Writing assignments:
200 pages of reading per week. Mid-term and final exams and a term paper.
Requirements/Grading:
Mid Term Exam - 20%
Final Exam - 30%
Term Paper(s) - 30%
Precept Participation - 20%
Other information:
This course is open to first-year students.
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
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Class number: 43346
Section: S01
Time:
1:30 pm
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4:20 pm
Days:
Th
Building-Room:
Robertson Hall
015
Enrolled/Limit:
18/
30