American Diplomacy In The 20th Century

1. Explain the conceptual basis of American diplomacy.
2. Identify the factors that shape American diplomacy.
3. Reflect on contemporary debates about the structure and dynamics of change on American diplomacy.
4. Discuss American diplomacy and her interactions among states.
5. Analyze the role of the United States of America in International Organisations.

13 weeks, about 68 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Diplomacy

   • Unit 1: The Concept of Diplomacy · 4 hours

     Define diplomacy and its functions.. Analyze power as the foundation of diplomacy.. Discuss the various settings of diplomacy..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Diplomacy

   • Unit 2: Evolution of Diplomacy · 4 hours

     Define diplomacy in antiquity.. Summarize the evolution of diplomacy from ancient Greece to 19th century Europe.. Explain the dynamics of contemporary international relations..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Diplomacy

   • Unit 3: Types of Diplomacy · 4 hours

     Describe diplomatic practice in the modern era.. Distinguish key events in relations among nations.. Analyze types of diplomacy, including leader-to-leader, democratized, and cultural diplomacy..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Diplomacy

   • Unit 4: Actors on the Diplomatic Stage · 4 hours

     Define the role of actors on the diplomatic stage.. Explain the interconnections between political, economic, and legal dimensions of diplomacy.. Analyze how actors conduct their roles in the international system..

5. Week 5Module 1: Introduction to Diplomacy

   • Unit 5: Privileges and Immunities · 4 hours

     Explain the difference between immunities, privileges, and facilities.. Describe the legal basis of diplomatic privileges and immunities.. Compare diplomatic missions and agents with consular missions and agents..

6. Week 6Module 2: Understanding American Diplomacy

   • Unit 1: The Context of American Diplomacy · 4 hours

     Analyze how nations conduct their relations.. Discuss the present state of the world and embark on the general survey of existing conditions and trends.. Evaluate the basis of American diplomacy..

7. Week 7Module 2: Understanding American Diplomacy

   • Unit 2: The United States of American and the First World War · 4 hours

     Explain the meaning of the First World War.. Discuss the role of the United States of America in the First World War.. Analyze the aftermath of the war..

8. Week 8Module 2: Understanding American Diplomacy

   • Unit 3: The United States of America and the Second World War · 4 hours

     Discuss the political, social, economic and cultural history of the Second World War.. Explain the dynamics of contemporary international relations.. Distinguish key events in America's relations with the rest of the world..

9. Week 9Module 2: Understanding American Diplomacy

   • Unit 4: The Rise of the United States of America · 4 hours

     Explain the factors that contributed to the US becoming a super power in the 20th century.. Discuss the importance of political, economic, technology, military goals in accessing how powerful a nation is.. Define the US relation with the world..

10. Week 10Module 3: Hegemonic exploits of America in the 20th Century

    • Unit 1: The Concept of National Interest · 4 hours

      Define national interest.. Differentiate between contrasting perspectives within political actors who engage themselves in the international system.. Explain how contemporary international politics has influenced decisions nations take on behalf of their population..

    • Unit 2: National Interest and American Diplomacy in the Cuba Missile Crisis · 4 hours

      Discuss the US foreign policy-making process and how this affects foreign policy output.. Analyze news reports and official US government statements regarding the US foreign policy.. Discuss the US foreign policy during notable global events..

11. Week 11Module 3: Hegemonic exploits of America in the 20th Century

    • Unit 3: National Interest and American Diplomacy in the Vietnam War · 4 hours

      Discuss the US foreign policy-making process and how this affects foreign policy output.. Analyze news reports and official US government statements regarding the US foreign policy.. Discuss the US foreign policy during notable global events..

    • Unit 4: National Interest and American Diplomacy in Afghanistan War · 4 hours

      Analyze international relations in terms of values.. Discuss the reasoning of international actors and in the justification of international action in the war.. Highlight the roles of the countries that took part in the war..

12. Week 12Module 4: The Role of the United States of America in International Organisations

    • Unit 5: America and the Cold War Era · 4 hours

      Define the Cold War.. Discuss the recurring political patterns that dominate politics in the international arena at that time.. Distinguish American relationship with other nations..

    • Unit 1: The Contribution of the United States of America in the Establishment of International Organisations · 4 hours

      Identify the governments and politics of American states.. Discuss the roles of non- state actor play in international politics.. Define international organisation..

13. Week 13Module 4: The Role of the United States of America in International Organisations

    • Unit 2: Global Institutions · 4 hours

      Analyze the role of international organisations in the world.. Discuss the relations between government and international organisations.. Define the role of domestic politics among countries in the creation of international organisations..

    • Unit 3: Regional Institutions · 4 hours

      Explain the roles regional organisations play in global politics.. Discuss how regional organisation shape some aspect of transnational relations.. Discuss the ideas and norms in international politics which influence the creation of regional organisations..