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The course
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the history, institutions and controversies surrounding the making and implementation of U.S. Foreign Policy. It begins with the examination of the historical development of the institutions involved in the shaping of U.S. Foreign Policy. The second half of the course explores policy through a series of regional and thematic case studies.
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The particulars
Texts
textbook: TBA and course reader
Prerequisites
POL208H1/ POL208Y1/ POL209H5/ POLB80H3
Exclusions
POL326Y1/ POL327Y5
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Pathways
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Reading the code
POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
326300-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
FFall sessionFirst term, Sept–Dec 2026