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Master
Course Outline
POLS 212
U.S. in World Affairs II
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50
AA Discipline: [Social Sciences]
Lecture Hours:50
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Description
Examination of American involvement in international affairs since 1898. Study includes this countrys foreign policy actions as a world power, with special attention given to both the policy makers and critics of our nations position on significant international issues from the Spanish-American War to the present. Recommended: READ 088 or higher. Student may not earn credit for both POLS 212 and HIST 212. Formerly PSCI 212. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Gain knowledge concerning U.S. Foreign Policy.
Demonstrate knowledge of historical changes in policy.
Critically interpret actions/decisions by our government, and its policy makers.
Demonstrate knowledge of the various entities involved in U.S. Foreign Policy.
Analyze foreign reactions to U.S. policy decisions/actions.
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Course Topics
Examination of the defining characteristics of Foreign Policy
Brief examination of prior events (pre-1898)
Historical analysis of modern foreign policy, via each President/Administration
Examination of every major conflict/crisis since 1898
Examination of U.S. relations with foreign countries since 1898
Examination of all U.S. alliances (formal & informal) since 1898
Historical analysis of foreign critics of U.S. policies/decisions/actions
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Syllabi
Listing
See ALL Quarters
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Instructor |
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| POLS 212 |
Spring 2012 |
1006 |
Jim Peitersen |
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| POLS 212 |
Spring 2011 |
1567 |
Jim Peitersen |
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| POLS 212 |
Spring 2010 |
1567 |
Jim Peitersen |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Year
Two** |
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Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
Fall |
Winter |
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Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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