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GIP044 US-European Relations in the Global System

Teaching Location City
Teaching Semester Spring
Module Level M
Home Academic Department
LGIR
Module Leader Prof. Stephen Haseler
Teaching Mode day
Module Title US-European Relations in the Global System
Timeslot
City campusNorth campus
Credit Rating For Module 20

Module Summary
This module examines the changing nature of US-Euroean relations in the global system.
Prerequisites And Corequisites
Summary Description Of Assessment Items
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Module Aims
This unit will examine the impact of the end of the cold-war on US-European relations. Firstly, it will analyse the differing ways in which Britain, France and Germany view the trans-Atlantic relationship in the post-cold war context. Secondly, it will examine the implications of European integration for the capacity of European states to play a major role in world affairs. Finally, it will assess the consequences of these developments for the evolution of relations between Europe and the USA.

Syllabus
- Europe and the USA during the cold war- From Community: Single market, single currency and the Trans-Atlantic Relationship- Euroland and Dollar rivals?- Europe, the USA and Global trade- European foreign and security policy- Europe, the USA and Eastern Europe – NATO and EU enlargement- Europe, the USA and the Middle East- The Anglo-American relationship- France: creating a rival to the USA- Germany: The Pivotal NATO state?

Learning And Teaching
This module is taught through a mixture of lectures and seminars. Students will have an opportunity to participate in seminars on pre-set topics.

Learning Outcomes
Through study of this unit, students will develop the ability- to analyse and understand the changing context of US-European relations;- to evaluate the relative importance of individual national perspectives in shaping the European response to change (in particular, France, Germany and Britain);- to assess the role and significance of European integration in changing the nature of US-European diplomatic and military interaction;- to critically interpret the basis and nature of the US commitment to Europe in a context of Russian weakness.

Assessment Strategy
Students will be expected to demonstrate that they can understand and analyse the changing context of US-European relations and of national attitudes. In particular they will need to demonstrate a capacity to critically interpret the basis and nature of the US commitment to Europe. This will be assessed on the basis of a student essay, focusing in detail on a set topic. In addition, students will be expected to demonstrate a wider range of knowledge in an unseen examination.

Bibliography
Bergsten, C. Fred, ‘ The Coming Dollar-Euro Clash’, in Foreign Affairs, Mar-April, (1999)Kaplan, L.S., NATO and the US: The Enduring Alliance, (1998)Dickie, J. Special No More, (1996)Soetendorp, B. Foreign Policy in the European Union, (1999)Rodman, P. W. Drifting Apart: Trends in US-European Relations, The Nixon Centre, (1999)Ruggie, J.G., Winning the Peace? American and the World Order in the new era, (1996)Ikenberry, G.J., American Foreign Policy: Theoretical Perspectives (3rd ed.), (1999)Danchev, A., On Specialness: Essays in Anglo-American Relations, (1998)Gompert, D. and Larrabee, F., America and Europe: A Partnership for a New Era, (1997)Ovendale, R., Anglo-American Relations in the 20th Century, (1998)