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The USA and the International Order (PZK_156)
About Study Course
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences
Credit points / ECTS:5 / 7.5
Course supervisor:Edijs Bošs
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Political Science
Study course descriptionFull description
Branch of science:International Politics; Politics
Objective
The course will provide students with an overview of the evolution of American foreign policy, diplomatic practices and strategic debates. The discussion will be grounded in the history of American foreign relations insofar as it provides a better understanding of how established policy traditions influence contemporary developments.
Prerequisites
A general understanding of US politics.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students will be able to identify factors, which determine the role of USA in the international system in general as well as in various regions.
Skills
Students will be able to present information on the foreign policy of the US.
Competence
Students will be able to analyse the role of the US in international relations in a wider historical perspective.
