AMERICAN POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL329	AMERICAN POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course attempts to understand the American foreign policy through different theoretical lenses, studying the impact of American foreign policy on regional and global level, discussing the US’ attempts to reorganizing international system historically.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the course covers, American foreign policy priorities historically especially during the foundation period of the country, World War I and II, the Cold War and the post Cold War as well as important doctrines and policy transitions during the times of different Presidents of USA.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyse American foreign policy towards different regions.
Interpret American foreign policy priorities for different periods (World War I and II, the Cold War and the post Cold War).
Evaluate basic issues that American Presidents dealt with.
Evaluate and interpret America’s relations with other important actors of the international system.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: James Lee Ray (2014) American Foreign Policy and Political Ambition,CQ Press.Chapter 1	Why should we study American Foreign Policy? The Impacts of American Foreign Policy.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: James Lee Ray (2014) American Foreign Policy and Political Ambition,CQ Press.Chapter 2	Analyzing Modern American Foreign Policy: Competing Approaches: Realism, Liberalism, Neoconservatism.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: James Lee Ray (2014) American Foreign Policy and Political Ambition,CQ Press.Chapter 2	Constructivism, Marxizm, Rational Political Ambition Theory	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: James Lee Ray (2014) American Foreign Policy and Political Ambition,CQ Press.Chapter 3	Short History of USA from foundation to the American Revolution through World War II: American Isolationism, The Proclamation of the Monroe Doctrine, U.S. Expansion in the Nineteenth Century.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: James Lee Ray (2014) American Foreign Policy and Political Ambition,CQ Press.Chapter 4	The Cold War Strains in the World War II Coalition, Who would be accused for Cold War?, Cold War Milestones, The Korean War	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: James Lee Ray (2014) American Foreign Policy and Political Ambition,CQ Press.Chapter 4	he War in Vietnam (1955-1973): President Eisenhower (1953-1961), John F. Kennedy (1961-1963), Lyndon Johnson (1963-1969), Richard Nixon (1969-1974).	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	-	Phase I (1944-1973) of postwar GSS: Cold War Bipolarity, Phase II (1974-1991) of Postwar GSS: Multipolarity, Detente and Neoliberalism: Nixon (1969-1974) and Kissenger’s Multipolarity and Detente, President Carter (1977-1981): Human rights emphasis shadowed by Oil crises, Afghanistan issue and Iranian revolution, Reagan (1981-1989) and the Cold War Redux, George H. W. Bush (1989-1993, Phase III (1992-Today) of Postwar GSS: Quasi Unipolarity, Globalisation, Increasing Nationalism: Clinton (1993-2001), George W Bush (2001-2009): American Unipolarity and Neoconservatives.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Important security issues of the last decade, Obama (2009-2017): Relations with Iran and Middle East, Russia, China, Donald J. Trump (2017-2021):Relations with North Korea, Russia, China and Middle East.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: James Lee Ray (2014) American Foreign Policy and Political Ambition,CQ Press.Chapter 13	Afghanistan Issue: Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan and Afghanistan under Taliban, September 11	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: James Lee Ray (2014) American Foreign Policy and Political Ambition,CQ Press.Chapter 13	US war against Afghanistan after 9/11, US Invasion of Iraq: Different Scenarios, The Legality of US’ War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq, 2002 National Security Document	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: James Lee Ray (2014) American Foreign Policy and Political Ambition,CQ Press.Chapter 11	US and Asia, Negative Scenario about Asian States Relations, Positive Scenarios about Asian States Relations, Negative Scenario about Relations between China and USA, US Enters Asia: Philippines War of Independence, Negative Scenario about Relations, US-Philippines War, US in China in the 19. Century	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	-	USA, China and SSCB Relations during the Cold War	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	-	Power Transition and Future of US-Chinese Relations, Clinton’s (1993-2001) China Policy, George W. Bush’s (2001-2009) China Policy, Obama’s China Policy.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Revision	Preparation for the exam: General and comparative evaluation of former subjects. Revision of basic points	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
James Lee Ray (2014) American Foreign Policy and Political Ambition,CQ Press.
Paterson, Thomas G., J. Garry Clifford, Robert Brigham, et al. American Foreign Relations: A History, Volume 2: Since 1895. 8th edition. Wadsworth Publishing, 2014. ISBN: 9781285433332.
Herring, George C. America’s Longest War: The United States and Vietnam, 1950–1975. 5th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2013. ISBN: 9780073513256. [
Gaddis, John Lewis. Strategies of Containment: A Critical Appraisal of American National Security Policy during the Cold War. Oxford University Press, 2005. ISBN: 9780195174472.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.			2
2	Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.			2
3	Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.			2
4	Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.		1
5	Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.		1
6	Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.		1
7	List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.		1
8	List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.		1
9	List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.	0
2	Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.	0
3	Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.	0
4	Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.				3
5	Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.				3
6	Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.				3
7	Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.			2
8	Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.			2
9	Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.					4
2	In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.					4
3	In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.					4
4	Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.	0
5	Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.	0
6	Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.	0
7	Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.		1
8	Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.		1
9	Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.				3
2	Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.				3
3	Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.				3
4	Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.				3
5	Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.				3
6	Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.				3
7	Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.	0
8	Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.	0
9	Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.					4
2	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.					4
3	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.					4
4	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.		1
5	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.		1
6	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.				3
2	Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.				3
3	Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.				3
4	Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.		1
5	Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.		1
6	Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.			2
2	Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.			2
3	Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.			2
4	Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.		1
5	Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.		1
6	Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.		1
7	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.			2
8	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.			2
9	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.	0
2	With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.	0
3	With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.	0
4	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.				3
5	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.				3
6	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.				3
7	Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.	0
8	Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.	0
9	Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	12	4	48
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	1	13
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	15	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	130