— U.S. Political Culture & Foreign Relations

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Relates U.S. political culture to formulation of foreign policy. Analyzes American ideological preferences in historical perspective, contemporary public opinion, decision making and implementation. Concludes by examining linkages between foreign policy behavior and democratic process. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. POL 231 — U.S. Political Culture & Foreign Relations (4 units) Course Description: Relates U.S. political culture to formulation of foreign policy. Analyzes American ideological preferences in historical perspective, contemporary public opinion, decision making and implementation. Concludes by examining linkages between foreign policy behavior and democratic process. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate students. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. POL 231 — U.S. Political Culture & Foreign Relations (4 units) Course Description: Relates U.S. political culture to formulation of foreign policy. Analyzes American ideological preferences in historical perspective, contemporary public opinion, decision making and implementation. Concludes by examining linkages between foreign policy behavior and democratic process. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate students. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.