POL 284 - US Diplomacy in First-person

This course explores the memoirs and oral histories of American diplomats from post-WWII to the present day, how these individuals shaped policy and the institutions they served, and the leadership and ethical challenges they faced.  Primary and secondary sources, guest speakers, social network mapping, and other resources will enable students to explore theory and practice, and analyze how relationships and perspectives influence U.S. foreign policies and their implementation. 

Satisifies a major requirement in Political Science
Satisfies Digital Studies minor requirement
Satisfies History major and minor requirement
Satisfies Historical Thought requirement