Problems in US Foreign Policy

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Dept. Seminar: Problems and Processes in US Foreign PolicyThis course introduces students to US foreign policy problems and processes. It explores how the process of policymaking affects policy outcomes and emphasizes the importance of analytical writing in a policy environment. Students examine the roles of key institutions in the foreign policy process including the Presidency and executive branch agencies, the Congress, the media, and the public and interest groups. They develop strategies to address contemporary foreign policy problems and generate briefing folders for relevant policymakers. This course is a Department Seminar and satisfies the integrated writing requirement for the Government major.