Title: Continuity and Change in U.S. Foreign Policy Values and Interests
Synopsis: This lesson focused on the evolution of U.S. foreign policy from its early days of selective engagement and isolationism to its growing assertiveness as a continental power. It examined the interplay of values and interests in shaping policy decisions and how historical contexts influenced the U.S.’s foreign relations, particularly with regards to colonial legacies, territorial expansion, and key international events such as World War I. The objective was to help students identify and understand the continuity and changes in U.S. foreign policy values and interests across different eras.
Attendance:
– Number of students absent: 6 (Fatima Baluch, Fatima Kakar, Amira, Mesrad, Necruz, Aydana)
Topics Covered:
1. Contrast and Continuity in Values and Interests
2. U.S. Foreign Policy Eras and their Characteristics
3. Writing Activity: Reflecting on Historical Context and Foreign Policy Decisions
4. Introduction of New Students and E-course Access
5. Discussion of U.S. Values and Interests in Different Eras
6. Partner Exchange and Analysis of Continuity and Change
7. Review of Early U.S. Foreign Policy, Myth of Isolationism, and Selective Engagement
8. Legacy of Colonialism and Manifest Destiny
9. The Civil War and its Impact on Foreign Policy
10. Roosevelt Corollary and the Assertion of U.S. Power
11. U.S. Response to World War I and the League of Nations
Actionable Items:
– Resolve library book availability issue
– Ensure new students are integrated and caught up with the class
– Monitor engagement and comprehension among online students
– Prepare instructions for the homework assignment on e-course
Homework:
– Students are to choose one value from U.S. foreign policy discussed with their partner.
– Identify when this value first became manifest in U.S. foreign policy history.
– Discuss whether this value has remained consistent or evolved over time and if it is still present today.
– Submit a written assignment on e-course with bullet points or short notes addressing the above points. Instructions and guidelines will be provided on e-course.