PS 208 - American Foreign Policy

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

The history of foreign policy is the study of fundamental ideas and principles, decision making, implementation, and consequences of policies affecting international relations. This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of how the United States arrived at its present position as the major world power. In seeking this understanding, we will look at the intellectual foundations of our foreign policy, we will explore the various diplomatic policies and practices pursued by the United States and examine and evaluate the consequences of those policies. The course also examines the often conflicting assessments of American policy offered both by contemporaries and historians.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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