- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
America under Trump 4219-SF139-OG
During our course “America under Trump” you’ll get closer to the current social, economic and political issues that drive the United States in a new direction. We will dedicate our time to examine the past (changes during G.H. Bush and B. Obama terms) and follow ongoing events with the use of contemporary media. Some specific Trump’s initiatives, e.g. immigration policy, tax reform or North Korea case, will be examined more closely. We will discuss how far Trump presidency can produce deep and long lasting effects. Finally, we will try to evaluate President Trump’s chances in upcoming elections 2020. Here are some top topic points:
- Legacy of George H. Bush and Barack Obama;
- Myths of contemporary America;
- The colors of America;
- Elections, campaigns, PACs and the money – how America votes;
- Donald Trump: from business to the politics;
- America First; family, friends, values and dollars;
- Turbulent administration;
- Trump and Russia collusion;
- EU, Canada – allies or competitors;
- North Korea challenge and Singapore Summit;
- Multilateralism vs. Isolationism;
- Elections 2020: strong and weak points of Donald Trump.
Type of course
foreign languages
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this course, a student:
KNOWLEDGE
1. General knowledge in the area of international political and economic relations with special reference to the US political system and its role in the global world.
2. General knowledge in the area of international co-operation
3. Functional knowledge on the foreign service structure and practice.
4. Diplomacy language.
SKILLS:
1. Building up the projects in the area of international co-operation.
2. Fluency in analysis of global processes.
3. Building up the professional political, economic, cultural and social contacts in the international area.
SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
1. Communication skills
2. Proficiency in working out the joint international projects.
3. Understanding of the global problems.
Assessment criteria
- Attendance - 20% (max 2 absences accepted)
- Active participation - 40%
- Presentation - 40% (evaluation of the joint project presentation prepared on specific topic).
Bibliography
B. Woodward, Fear. Trump in the White House
M. Wolff, Fire and Fury;
D.G. Johnstone, The Making of Donald Trump
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: