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INR412Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Foreign Policies Of Great Powers

This course gives an insight on the policies of the great powers in the world such as Britain, United States of America, France, Germany, China, Japan and Russia. This course exposes you to the relationship that exists between nations, why and how they make international policies at both peace periods and the period of war. In this course, you will be able to understand the rationale behind the foreign policies made by these great powers and how these policies have affected the these nations and the World as a whole

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Foreign PolicyGreat PowersInternational RelationsDiplomacyGeopolitics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Foreign Policy Theory

2

Decision-Making Models

3

Geopolitical Determinants

4

American Foreign Policy

5

British Foreign Policy

6

French Foreign Policy

7

European Union Foreign Policy

8

Soviet Union Foreign Policy

9

Chinese Foreign Policy

10

Japanese Foreign Policy

11

German Foreign Policy

Total Topics11 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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International Relations Specialist

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: General Introduction to Foreign Policy

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the scope of foreign policy.
  • •Define foreign policy in your own words.
  • •Identify the stages involved in foreign policy making.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 2: Foreign Policy Decision-making Models

2 study hours
  • •Examine the rational decision-making model.
  • •Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the rational model.
  • •Compare rational choice with other decision-making approaches.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 3: The Environments of Foreign Policy

2 study hours
  • •Identify the key components of the domestic environment.
  • •Discuss how public opinion influences foreign policy.
  • •Analyze the role of interest groups in shaping foreign policy.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 4: Determinants of Foreign Policy Behaviours

2 study hours
  • •Explore the impact of geopolitical factors on foreign policy.
  • •Examine the role of economic factors in foreign policy decisions.
  • •Assess the influence of military capabilities on foreign policy.
Week
5

Module 2: Foreign Policies of the United States and Britain

2h

Unit 1: The Principles/Goals of American Foreign Policy

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the structures of foreign policy making in the United States.
  • •Analyze the principles and goals of American Foreign Policy.
  • •Examine the roles of the President, Congress, and Judiciary.
Week
6

Module 2: Foreign Policies of the United States and Britain

2h

Unit 2: American Foreign Policy in Historical Perspectives

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the nature of American Foreign Policy before World War 1.
  • •Analyze the impact of the World Wars on American Foreign Policy.
  • •Evaluate the foreign policy of the US during the cold war years.
Week
7

Module 2: Foreign Policies of the United States and Britain

2h

Unit 3: British Foreign Policy in Historical Perspectives

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the traditional principles of British Foreign Policy.
  • •Analyze the forces and factors that shaped British Foreign Policy during the World Wars.
  • •Evaluate British relationship with other European powers.
Week
8

Module 2: Foreign Policies of the United States and Britain

2h

Unit 4: The Decline of British Power

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the nature of the British foreign policy before 1945.
  • •Analyze the factors responsible for the steady decline of Britain in the 19th Century.
  • •Evaluate the impact of the second world war on the status of Britain as a great power.
Week
9

Module 3: Foreign Policies of France and the European Union

2h

Unit 1: Fundamental Principles of French Foreign Policy

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the fundamental principles of French foreign policy.
  • •Analyze French foreign policy after World War 11.
  • •Evaluate the role of France in European reconstruction.
Week
10

Module 3: Foreign Policies of France and the European Union

2h

Unit 2: France's Policy in Africa after 1945

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the process of decolonization of French Empire in Africa.
  • •Evaluate the relationship between France and Africa after decolonization.
  • •Analyze French policy in Africa after the end of the Cold War.
Week
11

Module 3: Foreign Policies of France and the European Union

2h

Unit 3: The Evolution of Common Foreign and Security Policy

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the historical developments of European Integration.
  • •Evaluate the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).
  • •Analyze the structures of the CFSP.
Week
12

Module 3: Foreign Policies of France and the European Union

2h

Unit 4: Component of the European Union's Foreign Policy

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the major components of the CFSP.
  • •Analyze the nature of European Union enlargement process.
  • •Evaluate the nature of EU and Trans-Atlantic Partnership.
Week
13

Module 4: Foreign Policies of Russia and China

2h

Unit 1: Fundamental Goals of Soviet Union Foreign Policy

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the nature of Soviet foreign relations.
  • •Discuss the underlying principles of Soviet Foreign Policy.
  • •Evaluate the influence of ideology on Soviet Foreign Policy.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in the foreign policies of each great power.

2

Compare and contrast the foreign policy decision-making models used by different countries.

3

Focus on understanding the historical context and ideological underpinnings of each great power's foreign policy.

4

Practice analyzing case studies of specific foreign policy decisions.

5

Review the key concepts and theories discussed in the introductory modules.

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