+ US Foreign Policy Class A HANU, FIS Fall 2013, Davis

+ Welcome

+ U. S. Foreign Policy Introductions Syllabus Expectations Questions

+ Syllabus Overview and Goals This course examines U.S. foreign policy through the study of multiple theories and interpretations. Using analyses from various disciplines, our class will investigate policy formation, implementation, and consequences. The schedule centers on historical context to analyze present and future U.S. foreign relationships. By the end of the course, students should be able to: Explain how U.S. foreign policy evolved in the 20 th century. Provide thorough critiques of theories and interpretations. Evaluate major policy events using multiple analytical frameworks. Discuss and debate contemporary and future U.S. foreign policies

+ Syllabus Attendance and Assignments If you need to be absent, students should the instructor BEFORE class. Students who do not contact me and come late, leave early, or are absent, cannot make up work. If you leave early or come late, you may be marked absent. Expectations and Student Evaluation Quizzes and In-Class Activities 25% Weekly Tutorial Discussion: 25% Weekly Reading Response 25% Final Research Paper/Presentation 25%

+ Weekly Reading Response Due every week in Lecture. Brief summary of main points Critique the argument (strengths and weaknesses) I choose the reading. I choose to take them or not. I will not accept more than one page. Instructions: One page One side At least 11 font Any spacing Any margins

+ Written Work and Plagiarism How to Read and Wrtte Plagiarism?

+ This is a course on diplomacy, so I expect diplomatic-level behavior. Listen actively and make comments respectfully. Come in quietly if you are late. No talking unless you are making a contribution to class. If you need to make a call or send a text, go outside and return quietly, but don’t make it a habit. Unless you are working for MOFA already, I will assume my class is one of your most important weekly meetings. Laptops and tablets are permitted, but students must sit in the FIRST ROW ONLY to have this privilege. You’re welcome. If I see your phone out during class, it’s mine. I love Iphones, but Samsung is also good. Class Conduct Syllabus

+ The Readings Required readings will be made available on the website and hard copy during the semester. The Website All course materials will be available on the our course webpage: Where to find it …

+ Tutorial What we will do Expectations Discussion Rules How to prepare

+ Class B (next week) Oral – Due in Lecture 5 minutes maximum Main points on your topic Value? Written – Due in Lecture, file to me One page, one side At least 11 font Any spacing, any margins

+ Explaining: Available topics Theories of IR – Holsti Bureaucratic Politics – Clifford Psychology – Immerman National Security – Leffler Corporatism – Hogan World Systems – McCormick Dependency – Perez Borders - Rosenberg Modernization Theory – Cullather Ideology – Hunt Culture and IH – Iriye Cultural Transfer – Hecht Reading for Meaning – Costigliola Gender – Hoganson Race – Horne Memory – Schulzinger Global Frontier – Citino

+ Next Week: Class B 1- Read Explaining Chapter 2- Prepare written handout and oral presentation