U.S. Foreign Policy (344-0-20)

Instructors

Daniel Krcmaric

Meeting Info

555 Clark B03: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This class covers contemporary American foreign policy. Over the course of the quarter, we will discuss American power, the goals for which this power is employed, and the United States' effectiveness at achieving these goals. Specifically, we will explore how the academic literature can help us understand important foreign policy issues such as democracy promotion, the spread of nuclear weapons, foreign aid, the rise of China, US-Russia relations, terrorism, humanitarian intervention, and cyberwarfare, among others.

Learning Objectives

The objective of this course is to give students the intellectual tools required to comprehend world affairs - particularly US foreign policy - in a sophisticated manner. As such, we will work to bridge the gap between the academic literature and the real world. By the end of the course, students should be able to

1. employ basic concepts in International Relations to analyze US foreign policy and
2. become critical consumers of policy and journalistic writing on the subject. Students are therefore expected to stay current with foreign policy developments in the news.

Teaching Method

Lecture and discussion section

Evaluation Method

Midterm exam, final exam, and participation.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-343: Thurs 4:00PM - 4:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-343: Thurs 5:00PM - 5:50PM

DIS - Parkes Hall 214: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - Annenberg Hall G31: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM