Description:
| Aims: The unit aims to provide:
* an effective insight into the study of foreign policy through a detailed study of policy-making processes and comparative analysis;
* theoretical and empirical understanding and analysis of contemporary foreign policy-making;
* a consideration of the major issues in contemporary foreign policy;
* a solid basic knowledge of a major sub-field of international relations.
Learning Outcomes: Students who have successfully completed this unit will:
* have acquired a good knowledge of foreign policy making and implementation;
* understand contemporary problems of foreign policy-making and implementation;
* have acquired a good understanding of the theoretical models for the study of nation states' foreign policies;
* have knowledge of foreign policy-making and implementation in selected states.
Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning are developed in this unit.
Content: Lectures and seminars will cover: defining foreign policy; foreign policy decision-making; policy implementation; comparative foreign policy analysis.
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