US Foreign Policy

Subject 166-511 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Total Time Commitment: 2 contact hours/week , 6 additional hours/week. Total of 10 hours per week.

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Master of International Politics, Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate in Political Science or International Politics, or Honours in Political Science or International Studies.

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

 CoordinatorAssoc Prof David Tucker ContactAssoc. Prof. David Tucker 
davidfbt@unimelb.edu.au 

Subject Overview:	This subject will address key questions for evaluating American leadership since 1989. We will look specifically at the leadership offered by George Bush snr., Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. How different is the approach taken by these presidents towards Iraq, ethnic cleansing, refugees, global warming and the challenge of the Middle East? We will also look at the way that the US has related to other major powers, such as to the People's Republic of China, the Soviet Union and Europe as well as the role it has played within the United Nations.
Objectives:	understand the way in which foreign policy decisions are made in the US; be able to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulatey; be familiar with the major problems that have confronted the US in the post-Cold War period; be able to develop persuasive arguments on a given topic dealing with issues in American foreign policy; have undertaken competent research into a foreign policy problem of major importance; be familiar with the most recent literature dealing with American foreign policy.
Assessment:	A written essay of 5000 words (100% due during the examination period)
Prescribed Texts:	A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Notes:	Formerly available as 166-511. Students who have completed 166-511 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s):	Master of Arts (International Studies)(Adv. Seminars and Shorter Thesis) Master of International Politics Master of International Studies Master of Islamic Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Political Science Political Science Political Science

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