Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM US Foreign and Defence Policy
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 33053
Module Lead	Adam Quinn
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	N/A
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This course is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors, influences and actors which have shaped and are shaping American foreign and security policy, especially in the post-WWII period. No previous experience of American politics is required for this course as lectures in the early sessions will provide much of the basic knowledge required by beginners to the topic.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand and discuss a variety of interpretive perspectives advanced by scholars regarding the drivers, objectives and methods of US foreign policy. Understand and discuss the major issues confronting American policymakers in the contemporary era and the policies/strategies with which recent administrations have responded. Understand and discuss the historical and institutional context in which contemporary US foreign policy is made.
Assessment	33053-01 : Essay - 2000 words : Coursework (50%) 33053-02 : Policy briefing paper - 1500 words : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1000 word policy briefing paper (25%) 1 x 2500 word essay (75%) Reassessment: resit of failed piece or pieces of assessment
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