Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:07
As a global superpower, how the US conducts itself in international affairs is both incredibly visible and has become a standard by which to judge successes and failures in this realm. By examining the development of US Foreign Policy through specific eras we can begin to judge the impact and effectiveness of their diplomatic practices.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Over 11 weeks this course will examine 10 distinct periods in US Foreign Policy and chart the impact of these changes on both internal and external affairs. Moving from Washington’s isolationism, the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary where the focus was much more on the immediate neighbourhood, to Internationalism, global leadership and the War on Terror, the case of the US provides a fascinating insight into the changing psyche of US policy makers. The course will examine the events, influences and practicalities of these policies, asking questions about the motivations of key actors, considerations of short and long-term consequences and, ultimately, evaluate the successes and failures of US foreign policy.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 16 | Feedback Weeks | 19 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback to be provided within 3 weeks |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the role, motivation and actions of key policymakers in USFP. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand shifts in US Foreign Policy over the past two centuries. |
| Procedural | Create | Create a policy document that analyses the different possibilities for action in a particular case. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Evaluate the impact of changes in USFP on both domestic and international politics. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback within 3 weeks |
Word Count | 4000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the role, motivation and actions of key policymakers in USFP. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse a particular period in USFP and the impact of decision-makers. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand shifts in US Foreign Policy over the past two centuries. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Evaluate the impact of changes in USFP on both domestic and international politics. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 49,50 | Feedback Weeks | 52 | |
| Feedback | Word Count | 4000 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the role, motivation and actions of key policymakers in USFP. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Evaluate the impact of changes in USFP on both domestic and international politics. |
| Procedural | Create | Create a policy document that analyses the different possibilities for action in a particular case. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse a particular period in USFP and the impact of decision-makers. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand shifts in US Foreign Policy over the past two centuries. |
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