GOVT 311
Spring 2011
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01
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| Certificates: International Relations |
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 evaluates 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 focus turns to the major institutions and actors in American foreign policy. The course concludes with an examination of the challenges and opportunities that face current U.S. decision makers. A significant component of the course is the intensive discussion of specific foreign policy decisions. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(GOVT)(GOVT-American)(GOVT-Intl.)(HRAD-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ralph Carter, ed., Contemporary Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy: From Terrorism to Trade, 4th ed.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two take-home exams, participation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
See dfoyle.web.wesleyan.edu for the drop-add process. |
| Instructor(s): Foyle,Douglas C. Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: PAC422; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 18 | 1st Ranked: 4 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 4 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 7 |
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