POLS407 American Foreign Policy

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS407
Name American Foreign Policy
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HARUN ARIKAN
Course Instructor
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Course Goal / Objective

The main objective of this course is to provide students with the ability to analyze critically current problems of American foreign policy by analyzing the theoretical background of developments and changes in USA Foreign Policy after the Cold War.

Course Content

This course introduces students to conceptual and theoretical explanation of the changes in The USA Foreign Policy after the Cold War and also provides informations about the dynamics and motivations behind changes in the USA Foreign Policy.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Provides students with the ability to analyse changes in USA foreign policy in the context of international and regional perspectives.
LO02 Critically analyses the institutional and historical developments of the USA foreign policy.
LO03 Provides students with the ability to analyse USA's interactions with the actors in international and regional systems.
LO04 Develops students theoretical and practical knowledge on foreign policy-making process.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 5
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 5
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 5
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Theoretical Framework and Implementation of the USA Foreign Policy Reading assignment
2 Theoretical Framework and Implementation of the USA Foreign Policy Reading assignment
3 Policy making process in USA Reading assignment
4 Policy making process in USA Reading assignment
5 Role of Congress in USA foreign policy Reading assignment
6 Role of President in USA foreign policy Reading assignment
7 Role of civil societis in USA foreign policy Reading assignment
8 Mid-Term Exam studying for exam
9 USA -Turkey Relations during the Cold War Reading assignment
10 USA -Turkey Relations since the End of Cold War Reading assignment
11 USA -Turkey Relations since the End of Cold War Reading assignment
12 USA-EU relations Reading assignment
13 USA- China relations Reading assignment
14 USA- Rusya relations Reading assignment
15 General overview Reading assignment
16 Term Exams Studying for exam
17 Term Exams Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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Update Time: 28.10.2022 02:16