U.S. Foreign Policy (344-0-20)
Instructors
Daniel Krcmaric
847/491-4845
2001 Sheridan Road, 3176
Office Hours: By appointment only
Meeting Info
2001 Sheridan GPC 1440: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM
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
- employ basic concepts in International Relations to analyze US foreign policy and
- 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
SoC Individual and Social Behavior Distro
Associated Classes
DIS - Annenberg Hall G30: Thurs 4:00PM - 4:50PM
DIS - Annenberg Hall G31: Thurs 5:00PM - 5:50PM
DIS - 2001 Sheridan GPC 1125: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM
DIS - 2001 Sheridan GPC 1125: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM