Global Politics: American Foreign Policy - A History of US Policy in Western Europe
This course addresses the main areas, issues and controversies of US policy in Western Europe from the Spanish American War to the present day -a period commonly referred to as the American Century. Students in this course will learn how US governments have viewed their role in Europe during this period, as well as the institutions and practices –both overt and covert- that these governments have developed to secure that role. They will also examine the responses that US policies have received from European governments and societies. The course analyzes the political ties between the United States and Western Europe, with a focus on Spain, and introduces the main theoretical approaches and scholarly debates in this field.
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Programs
This course is available as part of these programs.
The SIS + UPF Semester Program provides students to take courses at our study center, SIS, alongside courses on a historic campus, UPF, in either English and/or Spanish. This comprehensive hybrid program provides students with the best of both worlds – small class sizes and local campus immersion.
Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + UPF
The SIS + Internship Semester Program offers students the unique opportunity to combine 9 credits of coursework at our study center, SIS, with a 3 credit professional internship in a variety of fields. Course and internship options are available in both English and/or Spanish.
Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + Internship
Located in the heart of the city, the Barcelona SAE Academic Study Center at the School for International Studies (SIS) boasts the best local and international professors while maintaining small class sizes. Individualized attention, group projects and our Barce-Local curriculum sets this program apart.
