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Conduct of Foreign Policy

POLT3310  

TitleConduct of Foreign Policy
CodePOLT3310
SchoolRACL
Module Level3
Module CodePOLT3310
Webster CodePOLT3310/70
ClassEL|MA|MI|
AvailabilityDE|SA|
Available SummerN
Semester1
Credits3
ECTS Credits0
Contact Hours42
Course Length (wks)14
Course Content.
Learning Outcomes
  • To stimulate an awareness and interest in international relations, while enhancing knowledge and understanding of the complexities of the modern foreign policy. Students will be able by the end of the course to consider discuss and evaluate competing explanations and interpretations as to the forces underlying foreign policy and diplomacy. Students will develop analytical and critical approach both in debates in class and in writing. Throughout the course emphasis is put on the need to examine unique circumstances in analyzing specific events and individual countries, without neglecting the general lessons and implications to the entire international system.

      Transferable skills and other attributes: 
      Rational and logical analysis in reference to diverse of opinions and approaches.

  • Essay writing skills, wile considering wide range of attitudes.
  • Applying inter-disciplinary approach to the study of International Relations.
  • Discussion and debate skills in a group with diverse opinions. Advancing and advocating arguments while respecting and appreciating opposing viewpoints.
  • Data gathering skills (primary and secondary) – Printed as well as electronic.
Presentation
  • Frontal Lecure
    Power Point Presentation (handouts given to the students)
  • Documentaries
Pre-RequisitesPOLT 1050 or POLT 1060
Course Conduct
Attendance & Punctuality
Required for ALL scheduled meetings of the course. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook
Absence through illness must be reported directly to the lecturer for the course
Assignments Required on the due date. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook Plagiarism & Cheating
Serious offences which carry heavy penalties including failing a course and possible expulsion – See Academic Handbook
Mobile Telephones
Mobile phones must be switched off for the duration of the class. Penalties apply – see Academic Handbook – Student Conduct