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Last update: doc. PhDr. Mgr. Francis Raška, Ph.D. (07.10.2011)
This M.A. seminar course seeks to help students gain a basic understanding of American national security policy in theory as well as in practice. As the United States is the world?s sole remaining superpower, it is important that students of American Studies have some knowledge of American foreign and security policy. The course is introductory in nature and the readings reflect this fact. All assigned readings will be put on reserve at the Library in Jinonice. Each student will be expected to borrow the reading at the reference desk, photocopy it in the library, and return the original copy of the reading to the reference desk. Under no circumstances are original copies of readings to be removed from the library. |
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Last update: doc. PhDr. Mgr. Francis Raška, Ph.D. (07.10.2011)
TEXTS
Bennett, William J., A Century turns: New Hopes, New Fears, Nashville, 2009.
Gray, Colin S., National Security Dilemmas: Challenges and Opportunities, Dulles, Virginia, 2009.
Jordan, Amos A., Taylor, Jr., William J., Meese, Michael J., and Nielsen, Suzanne C., American National Security, Sixth Edition, Baltimore, 2009.
Kaufman, Joyce P., A Concise History of U.S. Foreign Policy, Lanham, MD., 2010.
Viotti, Paul R., American Foreign Policy and National Security: A Documentary Record, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 2004.
Walker III, William O., National Security and Core Values in American History, Cambridge, 2009.
Westad, Odd Arne, The Global Cold War, Cambridge, 2009.
COURSE TOPICS AND ASSIGNED READINGS
Historical Background of United States National Security Policy and Its Evolution
Readings:
1. Jordan, Amos A., Taylor, Jr., William J., Meese, Michael J., and Nielsen, Suzanne C., American National Security, pp. 3-70.
Actors and Processes in United States National Security Policy
Readings:
2. Jordan, Amos A., Taylor, Jr., William J., Meese, Michael J., and Nielsen, Suzanne C., American National Security, pp. 73-123. 3. Jordan, Amos A., Taylor, Jr., William J., Meese, Michael J., and Nielsen, Suzanne C., American National Security, pp. 124-190. 4. Gray, Colin S., National Security Dilemmas: Challenges and Opportunities, pp. 1-43.
Pre-Cold War United States National Security Policy
Readings:
5. Viotti, Paul R., American Foreign Policy and National Security: A Documentary Record, pp. 142-173. 6. Walker III, William O., National Security and Core Values in American History, pp 75-130.
Cold War United States National Security Policy
Readings:
7. Viotti, Paul R., American Foreign Policy and National Security: A Documentary Record, pp. 190-241. 8. Westad, Odd Arne, The Global Cold War, pp. 331-395.
United States Foreign Policy from the End of the Cold War until the Present Post-9/11 Situation
Readings:
9. LaFeber, Walter, Polenberg, Richard, Woloch, Nancy, The American Century: A History of the United States since 1941, pp. 287-322. 10. Kaufman, Joyce P., A Concise History of U.S. Foreign Policy, pp. 115-165. 11. Bennett, William J., A Century turns: New Hopes, New Fears, pp. 153-228.
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Last update: doc. PhDr. Mgr. Francis Raška, Ph.D. (21.09.2014)
An Introduction to United States National Security Policy
Course number: JMM339
Instructor: Doc. PhDr. Francis D. Raška, PhD.
Tel.: 732 309561
E-mail: drfrancisraska@yahoo.com
Office hours: Tuesdays from 3:30 PM until 4:30 PM and Wednesdays from 2 PM until 3 PM in Office 3079.
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This M.A. seminar course seeks to help students gain a basic understanding of American national security policy in theory as well as in practice. As the United States is the world’s sole remaining superpower, it is important that students of American Studies have some knowledge of American foreign and security policy. The course is introductory in nature and the readings reflect this fact. All assigned readings will be put on reserve at the Library in Jinonice. Each student will be expected to borrow the reading at the reference desk, photocopy it in the library, and return the original copy of the reading to the reference desk. Under no circumstances are original copies of readings to be removed from the library.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES
Each student will be awarded a final mark at the end of the semester, which will be determined by three factors: Class participation 30% Term paper 50% Oral examination 20%
Students will be expected to read the assigned materials. Attendance in class and participation in class discussions are required and each student will be required to submit a term paper containing 10 to 15 double-spaced pages at the end of the semester. In order to avoid any problems, I will need to know term paper topics beforehand. During the first weeks of the course, we will agree as a group on the submission dates for the topics and the term papers themselves. If a student repeatedly fails to read the assigned materials and/or does not attend the course regularly, I reserve the right not to accept his/her term paper at the end of the term. This translates into "No work, no credit." Past experience has taught me that, largely on account of other university requirements and responsibilities, students need help with time management and guidance in their work. Therefore, I have decided upon several courses of action. First, I will insist that students let me know how they are getting on with their work throughout the course of the semester. Second, some time will be spent during the first session(s) discussing what is expected in a term paper. Third, all students can expect to be examined orally on the topic of their term paper at the end of the term. Questions asked during individual examination sessions may involve the given term paper topic as well as the research methods employed. The utlilization of others’ ideas must be cited. Failure to cite the words and/or ideas of others constitutes plagiarism. The Faculty of Social Sciences has very severe penalties for plagiarism, including expulsion. I ask each of you to be very careful and make sure that you cite all sources consulted. It is in your interest. Finally, I would like to stress that, in order for the course to be a success, we need to work together as a group of dedicated, mature scholars whose members communicate constructively with one another. Let the festival of learning begin!
TEXTS
George, Roger Z. and Rishikof, Harvey (eds.), The National Security Enterprise: Navigating the Labyrinth, Washington, 2011.
Gray, Colin S., National Security Dilemmas: Challenges and Opportunities, Dulles, Virginia, 2009.
Kaufman, Joyce P., A Concise History of U.S. Foreign Policy, Lanham, MD., 2010.
LaFeber, Walter, Polenberg, Richard, and Woloch, Nancy, The American Century: A History of the United States since 1941, Armonk, New York, 2008.
Viotti, Paul R., American Foreign Policy and National Security: A Documentary Record, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 2004.
Walker III, William O., National Security and Core Values in American History, Cambridge, 2009.
Westad, Odd Arne, The Global Cold War, Cambridge, 2009.
COURSE TOPICS AND ASSIGNED READINGS
Historical Background of and Actors and Processes involved in United States National Security Policy and Its Evolution
Readings:
1. George, Roger Z. and Rishikof, Harvey (eds.), The National Security Enterprise: Navigating the Labyrinth, pp. 1-54. 2. George, Roger Z. and Rishikof, Harvey (eds.), The National Security Enterprise: Navigating the Labyrinth, pp. 55-96. 3. George, Roger Z. and Rishikof, Harvey (eds.), The National Security Enterprise: Navigating the Labyrinth, pp. 97-138. 4. George, Roger Z. and Rishikof, Harvey (eds.), The National Security Enterprise: Navigating the Labyrinth, pp. 139-223. 5. George, Roger Z. and Rishikof, Harvey (eds.), The National Security Enterprise: Navigating the Labyrinth, pp. 227-265. 6. George, Roger Z. and Rishikof, Harvey (eds.), The National Security Enterprise: Navigating the Labyrinth, pp. 269-350.
Pre-Cold War United States National Security Policy
Readings:
7. Viotti, Paul R., American Foreign Policy and National Security: A Documentary Record, pp. 142-173. 8. Walker III, William O., National Security and Core Values in American History, pp 75-130.
Cold War United States National Security Policy
Readings:
9. Viotti, Paul R., American Foreign Policy and National Security: A Documentary Record, pp. 190-241. 10. Westad, Odd Arne, The Global Cold War, pp. 331-395.
United States Foreign Policy from the End of the Cold War until the Present Post-9/11 Situation
Readings:
11. LaFeber, Walter, Polenberg, Richard, Woloch, Nancy, The American Century: A History of the United States since 1941, pp. 287-322. 12. Kaufman, Joyce P., A Concise History of U.S. Foreign Policy, pp. 115-165.
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