GEOG30460 US Foreign Policy

Academic Year 2019/2020

This module will focus on United States foreign policy in the post-World War II period. We will seek to better understand key events of this period, such as the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the War on Terror. Theoretical concepts will be introduced to help us in this task. Geopolitics involves the study of politics, economics, and military strategy, which will all be considered in this course, from a critical perspective. Students are expected to attend lectures and do assigned readings.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, students should have:1. Analysed the main factors shaping American foreign policy.2. Critically examined key events in the post world war II period.3. Become aware of and applied key concepts and theories in geopolitics.

Indicative Module Content:

Topics covered may include the Vietnam War, the War on Terror, Korean War, etc.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Autonomous Student Learning

76
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Module delivered through lectures including student interactions. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
GEOG30230 - Geopolitics


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Regular end of semester exam. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

60
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Multiple choice exam. Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

40

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Group feedback given and individual feedback given when requested.