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Upon completion of this module, students should be able to understand and explain the historical development of US foreign policy, use theories and concepts to explain and evaluate US foreign policy choices and behavior, and evaluate how effective US foreign policy has been in achieving the goals it has set out. This module aims to equip students with specific knowledge about the past, present, and future of US foreign policy, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to specific real-world situations.
Some of the main topics that this module will address include: the domestic and international sources of US foreign policy; the primary goals of US foreign policy and how they have changed over time; the primary means used to achieve these goals; and US foreign policy toward key global actors and regions.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Total | 24 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: C. 3,000-word essay that will require the student to analyze some important question or debate in the study of US foreign policy. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Essay: C. 3,000-word essay that will require the student to analyze some important question or debate in the study of US foreign policy. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
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