Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of East Anglia
Course Title:
America in the World: History of U.S. Foreign Relations
Course Number:
AMAH 5051B
Course Description:
Has the United States helped or harmed the rest of the world during its rise to world power? Why has it been, and continues to be, involved in every corner of the globe? You will be offered a critical introduction to understanding the history of U.S. foreign relations. You will explore the key themes and traditions that have informed America’s approach to international affairs, from foundational ideas in the 18th and 19th centuries to increasing influence in the 20th and 21st centuries. In addition to analysing traditional political and diplomatic issues, you will consider the link between foreign and domestic policies, and the role of various state and non-state actors that have shaped America’s actions abroad. You will work with original primary sources, the latest secondary literature, and a range of cultural and political texts including speeches, newspapers, and editorial cartoons. This broader consideration of foreign relations history engages important
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
HNRS 131, INTS 399
Course URL:
https://www.uea.ac.uk/documents/2654296/5385838/AMA+Spring+2019-20.pdf/b4809d64-b35e-6644-c86b-b6f24c8e6c3b
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