There are still some spaces available in JSIS 578 – Special Topics: Congress and U.S. Foreign Policy this autumn.
This course examines the role of the U.S. Congress in shaping and driving U.S. foreign policy. Taught by a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a long-time House and Senate foreign affairs staffer, it explores both the statutory and political responsibilities through which elected representatives approach U.S. involvement abroad. Students will hone their skills in developing concise, compelling arguments on complex topics for both written and oral presentation. Course work will be largely driven by “mock Senate” floor debates, in which students will be required to confront notable foreign policy case studies from the perspective of their assigned roles as members of the U.S. Senate.
JSIS 578 E (5cr)
Tu/Th 10:30a-12:20p
Instructors: Jim McDermott & Celes Eckerman
