Institutions and Foreign Policy of the United States of America (SZF_024)
About Study Course
Objective
The course aims to provide an overview of the institutions involved in U.S. foreign policy making and to present to students the ideas and actors that have defined U.S. activity in the system of international relations.
Prerequisites
English at a good level
Learning outcomes
The course will look at the foundations of U.S. federalism, the ideology of main political parties, the most powerful interest groups, and also provide insights into the interaction between the executive power and the legislator in shaping foreign policy. The course looks at U.S. foreign policy settings against three global regions: Europe, the Middle East and East Asia.
Students will develop skills in analysing foreign policy of the United States.
Interpretation and perception of developments in foreign policy and international relations.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations - European Studies, SE | 4 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Toms Rātfelders, Beāte Livdanska |
