DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
FIRST SEMESTER 2018/2019 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: WEDNESDAY 5:30-7:20, JQB ROOM 19
Course
Instructor(s): S.K.M. AHIAWORDOR
Office: Room #6,
Political Science Department
Office Hours:
Thursdays 9:30am-12:00noon and Mondays 1:00pm-3:00pm
Email: ahiawordor2000@yahoo.com
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.
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 essays.
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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Topic
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Summary of issues to be discussed
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1
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20th-24th
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 discussed
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2
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27th-31st
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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3rd-7th
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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10th-14th
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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17th-21st
September
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Continuation of previous topic
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Continuation of
previous week’s discussion
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6
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24th-28th
September
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Domestic determinants
of Foreign Policy
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The nature of
the domestic environment and its effect on Foreign Policy
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7
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1st-5th
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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8th-12th
October
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Mid Semester Examinations
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Mid Semester Examinations
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9
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15th-19th
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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22nd-26th
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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11
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29th
September -2nd November
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Tools of Foreign Policy
implementation- Diplomacy
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Understanding of
Diplomacy, its importance and the roles of diplomats
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12
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5th-9th
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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12th-16th
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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19th
November -14th
December
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Revision and
Exams
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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
International 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.2002-209), 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.
Coloumbis,
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 Evolution of Diplomatic Methods, London.
Organski,
A.F.K. (1969), World Politics, (3rd ed.), Alfred A. Knopf
Inc., New York, Chapter 15.
Reynolds,
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.
Rosenau,
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;
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Newsweek
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Time Magazine
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International Studies Quarterly
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International Affairs
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Foreign Affairs
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World Politics
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Kissings’ Record of World Affairs
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Dictionary of Political Science
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