COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ZEHRA NILÜFER KARACASULU

Offered to

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to enable learners to explain and evaluate major US foreign policy issues. After introducing US grand strategies in making foreign policy, main issues in US foreign policy during the Cold War and the post-Cold War will be studied.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. John Ikenberry, American Foreign Policy: Theoretical Essays, New York: Pearson-Longman, 2005.
2. D. S. Papp, L. K. Johson and J. E. Endicott, American Foreign Policy, New York:Pearson-Longman, 2005.
3. Richard A. Melanson, American Foreign Policy Since the Vietnam War, New York: M. E. Sharpe, 2005.
4. In addition to the assigned textbooks, there will also be numerous articles.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Presentation/Participation
3. Short videos

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Presentation grade also includes class participation

Assessment Criteria

1. The learners will clearly explain history of US foreign policy, US grand strategies, major American foreign policy issues, current controversies and how US foreign policy has changed over time.
2. The learners will demonstrate ability to write 1) a written report consisting of a well-developed argument put forward through an introduction, main body and conclusion, and with proper citations, 2) an organized oral presentation.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Learners should complete course readings before the class for which they are assigned.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

nilufer.karaca@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced later.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes