HTY 304 - American Foreign Policy

3 CR

This course will provide an overview of American foreign policy from the country’s inception to the twenty-first century. This class surveys the overall history of American foreign policy with a focus on the twentieth century and its results in our current international posture. It covers the methods and assumptions of the policy makers, the myths and fallacies of policy, and the responsibilities of states in the international family. It includes an overview of the American stance in Europe, Latin American, Africa, and Asia and examines the U.S. policy on such diplomatic questions as revolution, co-existence, war, and counterinsurgency.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and HTY 104 or HTY 106, or permission of instructor.