This specialization is intended for people interested in politics and international affairs. You will learn about the United States and how its history, culture, politics, and foreign policy leave a significant impact on the world. You will also gain insights into US-India relations - which is the most important bilateral relationship among democracies of the world.
American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties Specialization
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American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties Specialization
America and the World. You will be introduced to American Politics, Society, and History, and gain an understanding about international affairs.
Instructor: Dr. Rajdeep Pakanati
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4.4
(12 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Describe American polity, culture, and society in interdisciplinary and historically informed ways.
Describe the origins of United States Foreign Policy and how history, domestic institutions, and trade have defined it.
Describe the scope and breadth of India-US relations focused on government-to-government interactions and through people-to-people contacts.
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Skills you'll gain
- Governance
- Social Studies
- Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
- Immigration Law
- Public Safety and National Security
- Diplomacy
- Strategic Partnership
- Social Justice
- Political Sciences
- International Relations
- Diversity Awareness
- Public Policies
- Policy Analysis
- Social Sciences
- World History
- Culture
- Technology Strategies
- Cultural Diversity
- Higher Education
- Economics
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Describe American polity, culture, and society in interdisciplinary and historically informed ways.
Explain social factors like race, ethnicity, and gender in the US.
Demonstrate interpretive and analytical arguments clearly through discussions.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Governance
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Social Justice
Category: Social Studies
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Culture
Category: Social Sciences
Category: Political Sciences
Category: Public Policies
What you'll learn
Describe the origins of United States Foreign Policy and how history, domestic institutions, and trade have defined it.
Analyze American foreign policy and its impact on the world order.
Demonstrate interpretive and analytical arguments clearly through discussions.
Skills you'll gain
Category: International Relations
Category: Diplomacy
Category: Political Sciences
Category: Policy Analysis
Category: Economics
Category: World History
Category: Technology Strategies
Category: Public Policies
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Public Safety and National Security
Category: Governance
What you'll learn
Describe the scope and breadth of India-US relations focused on government-to-government interactions and through people-to-people contacts.
Describe the nuances of US-India relations and the development of the relations over the years.
Identify the multiple stakeholders in the India-US relationship—businesses, think tanks, academia, diaspora, popular culture, etc.
Demonstrate interpretive and analytical arguments clearly through discussions.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: International Relations
Category: Immigration Law
Category: Strategic Partnership
Category: Public Safety and National Security
Category: World History
Category: Business
Category: Higher Education
Category: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Category: Social Sciences
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Frequently asked questions
This Specialization will take 3-6 months to complete.
The Specialization courses will be rigorous and taught at the college level, but will be accessible to advanced high school students as well.
There is no required order, but we do have a recommended order to complete the Specialization
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Financial aid available,