Summer Timetable
POL326Y1Y L0101
United States Foreign Policy
Themes
The course begins with an exploration of the constitutional basis for the making of foreign policy followed by a brief historical overview of the patterns of the U.S.’s involvement in global politics. We then turn to a detailed examination of the politics of U.S. foreign policy by exploring the multitude of institutions involved in the making of U.S. foreign policy. Finally we will examine the foreign policies the U.S. has implemented since WWII, with respect to specific themes (international organization and law, terrorism…) and through a series of regional case studies (Latin America, Middle East, Europe…).
Texts
Jarel A. Rosati and James M. Scott, The Politics of United States Foreign Policy; and a course reader.
Format and Requirements
Four lectures per week. Midterm test, research essay and final examination.
Prerequisites
POL203Y1 or POL203Y5 or POL208Y1 or POL208Y5 or (POLB80H3 and POLB81H3)
Exclusions
POL327Y5
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