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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	America and the Wider World
Module Code	LG211
School	School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To develop an understanding of the foreign policy of the USA in the 21st century. To understand the United States' role in world affairs as a security actor and as a significant political force. To examine the United States role in the development and operation of international institutions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and explain periods in US foreign policy
2. Evaluate whether the US has a foreign policy mission
3. Analyse specific theories linking domestic politics and the shape of US foreign policy
4. Appraise the nature and effectiveness of US foreign policy
5. Compare and contrast how US Foreign policy pre and post 9/11

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	22	No Description
Independent learning	103	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The US & the Wider World.
Foreign Policy Making I - The Institutional Context.

Foreign Policy Making II - The Cultural Context.
'Bear any burden' - The US and the Cold War.

A New World Order - The US in the 1990's.
The War on Terror.

The Transatlantic relationship in a Pacific Century.
A new American Century?.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	n/a	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List