PS 307 - American Foreign Policy (3)

This course offers an exploration of the politics of American foreign policy from the 1750s through the War or Terror era. By working through several carefully chosen books in this field, students will see not an isolationist people but a nation for which active foreign affairs has always been a pivotal matter. Students will also consider the development of several major schools of thought on the proper role of America vis-à-vis other major and minor powers, how these perspectives have shifted over the decades, and how they manifest themselves today in political debates about foreign policy, especially with regard to wars, alliances, and how the US uses its economic and military power around the world.

Prerequisite(s): None
Grading Method: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Every other Spring