Transatlantic Relations (U00191)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-POTR

The transatlantic relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world today. Despite the importance of transatlantic relations since the end of the Second World War, recent developments suggest a possible fraying of the ties across the Atlantic. This course is designed to investigate the current status of transatlantic relations. To do so, it covers topics such as the historical development of transatlantic relations, the most important actors and institutions involved, economic and security relations, current problems and future directions.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Politics, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	14:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus 1 hour seminar.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
-Understand the significance of transatlantic relations in
shaping the past, present and future international system * Identify core issues in current debates over transatlantic relations
-Explain the impact of bilateral agreements and civil society in shaping transatlantic relations
-Compare the similarities and differences in European and US approaches to important policy questions in transatlantic economic and security relations
-Determine how similarities and differences in domestic European and US interests and institutions result in transatlantic cooperation and conflict
-Explain the theoretical significance of transatlantic relations for the international system
-Critically assess areas of future cooperation and conflict in transatlantic relations and the impact of such activity on the international system.