Course Details

Richard Bland College

GOVT202: The U.S. in World Affairs

A study of world politics and how it influences the United States and its relationship with other countries. The Cold War from containment to the Soviet collapse will be examined, but emphasis will be on current political, economic and social problems. Discussion of current affairs will be frequent and culminate with the International Forum at which time a series of distinguished representatives of foreign powers visit both the campus and the classroom.

Overview

Delivery Method

Online

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Campus

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Delivery Method

Hybrid

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Credits

3.0

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Department

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Course Notes

Three hours lecture . UCGS approved course, 2021.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Trace the development of U.S. foreign policy since 1900 and define and identify different policies, including isolationism, pacifism, and expansionism.
Describe U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War and assess the application of these policies in various geopolitical contexts.
Identify and contextualize important dates, names, places, events, ideas, and movements in U.S. foreign policy from 1900 to the present.
Analyze current U.S. policy concerning global challenges, including those involving human rights, environmental concerns, demographic movements, international security and terrorism, and economic issues.
Evaluate threats arising from global challenges and develop resolutions to such challenges.
Demonstrate knowledge through college-level oral and written communication.

Dual Enrollment

Type

Transfer

Offered

High School

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College Campus

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Offered

Online

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Offered

Hybrid

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Starting Academic Year

2021

Where Will This Course Transfer?

Institution	Identifier	Name	Notes	Level
Central Virginia Community College	PLS241	Introduction to International Relations		2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	PLS212	U.S. Government II		2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	PLS135	U.S. Government and Politics		2-Year
Tidewater Community College	PLS212	U.S. Government II		2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community College	PLS241	Introduction to International Relations		2-Year
Christopher Newport University	POLS2XX	Political Science Elective		4-Year
Longwood University	POSC343	American Foreign Policy		4-Year
Radford University	POSC241	International Relations		4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	POL200T	ELECTIVE TRANSFER COURSE		4-Year
Norfolk State University	TRNFREE	Transfer Elective		4-Year
William & Mary	GOVT324	U S Foreign Policy		4-Year
Old Dominion University	POLS100S	INTRO TO INTERNATIONL POLITICS		4-Year
University of Mary Washington	PSCINOTMJ	Elective	NOTMJ indicates this is not a major elective. General elective credit will apply to the overall credits needed to graduate.	4-Year
University of Mary Washington	PSCI356	American Foreign Policy		4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth University	POLI105	INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS		4-Year
Emory & Henry College	POLS105	Introduction to International Relat		4-Year