Domestic sources of US foreign policy in the post-Soviet era 3620-DSUS-SP-OG

The foreign policies and domestic political context during the administrations of:

-- Ronald Reagan

-- George H.W. Bush

-- Bill Clinton

-- George W. Bush

-- Barack Obama

-- Donald Trump

-- Joseph Biden

Course coordinators

Angelika Pietrzkowska

Type of course

General:

elective monographs
foreign languages
general courses

Term 2023L:

foreign languages
elective monographs
general courses

Mode

General:

Remote learning
Self-reading

Term 2023L:

Self-reading
Remote learning

Course dedicated to a programme

4EU+Courses

Prerequisites (description)

Students will be given the opportunity to learn why the U.S. government made key foreign policy decisions over four decades and how domestic political interests impacted those decisions.

Learning outcomes

Students should conclude the class with a basic understanding of the U.S. political system and how the foreign policy process works.

Assessment criteria

No more than two absences from class are allowed; students are expected to attend all classes, on time. Class discussion accounts for 25% of the grade; if you don't participate actively in class your grade will suffer. A final, analytical essay on a mutually agreeable topic is mandatory, to be submitted in English via email. Detailed requirements for the essay and a non-extendable due date will be announced in class.

Practical placement

No whining, please.