DEPARTMENT
OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
FIRST SEMESTER 2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE SYLLABUS
Programme: BACHELOR OF
ARTS (BA)
Course Code and Title: POLI
447: FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS
Credits: THREE CREDIT HOURS
Lecture Period(s) and Venue: Thursdays
11:30am-13:20pm, JQB ROOM 23
Course Instructor(s): S.K.M.
AHIAWORDOR
Office: Room 6, Political Science
Department
Office Hours: Thursdays 9:30am-11:20am
and Wednesdays 9:00am-12noon
Mobile: 0244260163/0502708100
Teaching Assistant(s): TO BE
ANNOUNCED IN CLASS
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Purpose
and Objectives
Course
Description: The course focuses on
the nature of Foreign Policy decision making and implementation by states in
the international system. It exposes students to the understanding of the
nature and scope of Foreign Policy, the major actors, the factors that
influence Foreign Policy decisions and the techniques for achieving Foreign
Policy goals.
Course
Outcome: By the end of the course,
students should be able to understand what Foreign Policy is, the key
personalities and institutions responsible for its formulation, the domestic
and external factors that influence decisions of the state as well as the
tools /techniques that states adopt in making Foreign Policies.
Course
Objectives/Goals: The primary goal
for offering this course is to encourage students to appreciate and
understand the nature of Foreign Policy, why states attach so much importance
to Foreign Policy decision making and the importance of Foreign Policy in the
study of inter-state relations. Students are encouraged to identify the
reasons why states formulate and implement Foreign Policies, the factors that
they consider as important in Foreign Policy making as well as the techniques
that are employed by policy makers to achieve their goals.
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Course
Requirement: Every week, there will
be assigned topics for discussion. It is important that the students
effectively prepare and contribute to such discussions. Reading materials
listed below must be read for a decent understanding of the course. The
readings have been selected to provide the basis for effective class-tutorial
discussions. However, these readings are just a representative of an entire
body of literature with which students must familiarize themselves. The
readings listed below are constantly under review and additional/revised
readings and sources of information will be forthcoming. The use of the
internet for additional information is encouraged. Students are however
seriously advised against plagiarism.
Mode
of Assessment of Students: There
shall be two different forms of assessment which shall include an interim
assessment to be held during the semester and an end of semester sit in examination.
The interim assessment may take the form of Quizzes, assignments and sit in
mid-semester tests. Students may also be requested to present term papers.
The interim assessment shall carry 30 marks while the end of semester
examination shall carry 70 marks. It is compulsory for students to partake in
these assessment tests.
Final
Examination Format: Either six
essay questions will be assessed and students are required to answer three
(3) OR a mixture of short answer questions and essay.
Plagiarism
Policy: The University frowns on
plagiarism which it considers as a very dishonest intellectual practice.
Consequently, it is an offence to plagiarize the work of others without duly
acknowledging the source. Students who engage in this dishonest act will be
severely sanctioned in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
University. For the avoidance of doubt, students may access the plagiarism
policy on the University of Ghana Public Affairs or the AQAU webpages.
Grading
Scale: For information on grading
scales, students are advised to refer to the relevant pages of the undergraduate
Handbook.
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Course Delivery
Schedule
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Week
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Date
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Topics
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Summary
of issues to be discussed
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1.
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19th-23rd
August
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Administrative
element of the course/ course structure.
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A
general overview of the course requirements and rules will be undertaken.
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2.
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26th-30th
August
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The
nature and scope of Foreign Policy
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Understanding
the meaning, nature and scope of Foreign Policy.
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3.
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2nd-6th
September
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Continuation
of discussion on topic for week 2.
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A
continuation of the previous week’s discussions.
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4.
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9th-13th
September
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Actors
in Foreign Policy making and implementation.
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Who
are the actors in Foreign Policy, types and their roles.
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5.
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16th-20th
September
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Continuation
of previews topic
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Continuation
of previous week’s discussions.
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6.
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23rd-27th
September
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Domestic
determinants of foreign policy
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The
nature of the domestic environment and its effects on Foreign Policy
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7.
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30th
September
4th
October
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External
determinants of Foreign Policy
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What
constitute the external environment and how it impacts on Foreign Policy
making.
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8.
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7th-11th
October
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Mid
Semester Examinations
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Mid
Semester Examinations
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9.
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14th-18th
October
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National
Interest
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The
nature of National Interest and its role in Foreign Policy process
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10.
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21st-25th
October
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Tools
of Foreign Policy implementation-Propaganda
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What
constitute Propaganda and how it is employed to achieve Foreign Policy
objectives.
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R11.
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28th
October -1st
November
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Tools
for Foreign Policy implementation-diplomacy
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Understanding
of Diplomacy, its importance and the role of diplomats.
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12.
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4th-8th
November
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Tools
of Foreign Policy implementation-Foreign Aid
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What
Foreign Aid is, its various forms/types and how they influence Foreign
Policy.
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13.
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11th-15th
November
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Course
Review and Evaluation
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Course
evaluation and summary of all that have been discussed during the semester.
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14-17
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18th
November
13th
December
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Revision
and Examinations
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Revision
and Examinations
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Reading List/ Required Text
READINGS
A.Raynolds,
“Non-State Actors and International outcome”, in Michael Smith, Richard Little
and Michael Shackleton (eds.), Perspectives on World Politics, 186-197.
Asare
Bossman (2011), International Politics: The Beginner’s Guide, Asempa
Publishers, Accra.
Bluwey K.G.
(2002), Understanding Ingternational Relations, Yameus Press Ltd.,
Accra.
Bruce Russet
& Harvey Starr (1985), World Politics: A Menu for Choice , (2ND ed.), Wit Freeman and Co. New York,
Oxford (pp.2002-2009), Part One Section 7.
Chandra
Prakash (2000), International Politics, Vikas Publishing house, PVT Ltd., New
Delhi.
Charles
Lereche (1958), The Foreign Policy of the American People, New York,
Prentice Hall.
Coplin
William (1971), Introduction to international Politics, Chicago,
Markham.
Columbis,
T.A. & Wolfe J.H. (1986), Introduction to International Relations,
(3rd ed.), Englewood Cliffs, N.J. Prentice Hall.
Frankel J.
(1970), The National Interest, Macmillan.
Henry
Kissinger, “Domestic structure and Foreign Policy”, in J.N. Rosenau (ed.),
in Politics and the International System
Herman
Charles F. et. Al. (eds.), New Direction in the Study of Foreign Policy.
Holsti, J.K.
(1992), International Politics: A Framework for Analysis, (6th
ed.), New York, Prentice Hall.
Kegley,
Charles Jr. (2009), World Politics: Trends and Transformation, (12th
ed.), Wardsworth Cengage, Learning.
Macredis,
Roy (ed.) (1992) , Foreign Policy in World Politics (8th
ed.), New Jersey, Prentice Hall.
Mansbach,
R.W. Ferguson, et.al., The Web of World Politics, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
Prentice, (1976).
Morgenthau
J.H. (1972), Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace,
(4th ed.), New York, Alfred A. Knopt.
Morton
Kaplan (1957), System and Process in International Politics, New York,
Willy.
Nicolson
Harold (1954), The evolutionof Diplomatic Methods, London.
Organski,
A.F.K. (1969), World Politics, (3rd ed.), Alfred A. Knopf
Inc., New York, Chapter 15.
Raynolds,
P.A., An Introduction to International Relations.
Rosenau
James (ed.), (1969), International Politics and Foreign Policy: A Reader in
Research Theory, The Free Press, New York.
Roseanau
J.N. op.cit., “Pre-Theories and Theories of Foreign Policy”, in Approaches
to Comparative International Politics, R. Barry Farrel (ed.),
Evanston, Illinois, North Western University Press, 1966.
Spanier, J.
(1987), Games Nations Play, sixth ed., CO Press, Florida, 1987.
Sullivan,
M.P., International Relations: Theories and Evidence.
NB: Students are also advised to
consult the internet and other relevant sources as listed below: Additional
sources may be supplied at lectures. The Department Library also has a good
stock of books on the respective topics and the listed journals;
Ø Newsweek
Ø Time Magazine
Ø International Studies Quarterly
Ø International Affairs
Ø Foreign Affairs
Ø World Politics
Ø Kissings’ Record of World Affairs
Ø Dictionary of Political Science
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