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HIST 393

U.S. Foreign Relations

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

U.S. diplomatic history from the American revolution to the present; examines major themes and critical events within both domestic and international contexts.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Historical Knowledge of Foreign Relations (1776 to Present)

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to explain and analyze the major themes and problems in the making, implementation, and evolution of U.S. foreign relations from 1776 to the present.

Title

Research Literature

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze, interpret, and debate the meanings and historical significance of primary source documents.

Title

Analytical Writing

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to produce an original, analytical, and primary source based historical essay examining a key issue, theme, or individual from the history of U.S. foreign relations.