AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY

POLISCI 359

Course Description

This course undertakes a historical and analytical approach to U.S. foreign policy since World War II. The course is divided into three main topics: U.S. Foreign Policy since World War II and the evolution of U.S. policy and the impetus behind important foreign policy choices; The people and institutions and processes that guide foreign policy formation and implementation; And the more salient foreign policy challenges facing the U.S. in the 21st century including how the US has responded to the attacks of September 11, 2001, the effectiveness of foreign aid policy.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing and (POLISCI 104 , POLISCI 140 , 184 or INTLST 101 ) or (POLI SCI 103 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.57

5.17% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

3.67% from Historical

A Rate

69.81%

47.45% from Historical

Class Size

-39.03% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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