POLS- 13 - Introduction American Foreign Policy

    Recent Professors
    M. Shadia
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · CSU GE Area D8
    Description
    Description: Explores the contemporary political, economic, cultural, and geo-strategic relations between the United States and the world. Provides a comprehensive and critical coverage of the history, traditions, sources, theories, trends, and tools in U.S. foreign policy. Traces the evolution of U.S. foreign policy from its foundational ideas and traditions to the new realities of global leadership in the modern world. Students gain critical tools to understand, analyze, and evaluate past and present foreign policies, doctrines, pivotal events, actors, developments, challenges, and opportunities. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)