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American Government in World Affairs (P) (6761)


Grade Range:
 12
 Prerequisites:
 None
 Course duration:
 One semester
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
 History–Social Studies (Government)
 UC subject area satisfied:
 a - History
Course Description:
 This is a course in world affairs in which students develop an understanding of American government and its relationship to global concerns. They gain an appreciation for the complexities of international relations and of the role played by geography in shaping world affairs. Students study American foreign policy and its impact on international issues. They learn to compare and contrast the essentials of the American political and economic system to those of other nations.

State Course Code(s):
 9180 - History-Social Science Elective
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 No adopted text. Each school chooses from available materials and resources.

Supplemental Resources
Roskin, I.R.: The New World of International Relations, Prentice-Hall, 2004.
Remy, United States Government: Democracy in Action, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2003.