POLS160 — American Foreign Policy
POLS 160 - American Foreign Policy POLS 160 - American Foreign Policy 5 Credits Constitutional framework and historical patterns; major factors in formulation and execution of policy; and analysis of actual policy as modified by recent developments. Fees Quarters Typically Designed to Serve Any person with an interest in our political system. Active Date 2011-06-15 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline The emphasis in this course is on both the historical development of American foreign policy and on the processes whereby foreign policy is made. Attention is given to the manner in which such policy has responded to changes in the domestic and international environment, with particular emphasis on the perceptions of Americana policy makers in crisis situations. 1. Introductory terms and concepts (foreign policy, National interest, political system, etc.) 2. History of American foreign policy; the cultural and ideological setting. 3. Problems facing U.S. foreign policy today. Student Learning