America's Image in the World: Public Diplomacy, Media, and International Relations
X12.9146
/ $525
FALL 2009
Continuing Education:
Global Affairs
Among its foreign policy priorities, the Obama administration is addressing the decline of the U.S. image abroad over the course of the last decade. Review the history, concepts, and practice of U.S. public diplomacy; examine ideas of how opinions are formed; and explore the impact of global new media. This information provides a context to consider how the U.S. can rebuild a global foundation of trust. Students conduct regular reviews of public diplomacy in current events and develop strategies for new approaches. The course uses multidisciplinary sources and includes guest speakers.
This course is applicable toward:
Related Subject Areas: Global Affairs
Course Materials
Section 1
Monday 6:45pm-8:25pm
September 21 - November 30
no class 9/28
10 Sessions
Instructor:
Judith Siegel
Location: Woolworth Building, 15 Barclay
