PSCI 329
Nation or Empire? U.S. Foreign Policy from 1789 to 1848
Fall 2013
Division II
Cross-listed
LEAD 329
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Class Details
This course will examine the theory and practice of U.S. foreign policy from the administration of George Washington through that of James K. Polk. It will analyze seminal documents such as Federalist 10, Washington’s Farewell Address, as well as cover such seminal events as the Quasi-War with France, the War of 1812, the expansion of slavery that accompanied continental expansion, Texan independence, Manifest Destiny, and the War with Mexico. Students will be evaluated by class participation (in-class, in office hours, and/or via email), a midterm and final examination (short and long identifications and essay questions), and a 10- to 12-page original research paper based upon primary source foreign relations documents.
The Class:
Format: seminar
Limit: 15
Expected: 15
Class#: 1525
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Limit: 15
Expected: 15
Class#: 1525
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
midterm, final, and a 12- to 15-page research paper
Extra Info:
may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the Gaudino option
Prerequisites:
none
Enrollment Preferences:
Political Science and History majors, Leadership Studies concentrations (Kaplan track)
Distributions:
Division II
Notes:
This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
PSCI 329 Division II LEAD 329 Division II
PSCI 329 Division II LEAD 329 Division II
Attributes:
LEAD American Foreign Policy Leadership
PSCI International Relations Courses
PSCI International Relations Courses
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PSCI 329 - 01 (F) SEM Nation or Empire?
PSCI 329 - 01 (F) SEM Nation or Empire?Division IIChris TuddaTF 1:10 pm - 2:25 pm
Schapiro Hall 1371525
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