GOVT3672 American Politics and Foreign Policy (University of Sydney): rated 4.9/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
GOVT3672 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Government and International Relations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 美国政治与外交政策
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Government and International Relations
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit provides an overview of the American political system and the formulation of foreign policy. The unit considers how foreign policy is made through the interaction of executive, legislative and judicial branches and with other elements of civil society, with a special emphasis on the post-Cold War period.
GOVT3672 has 3 scored reviews: overall 4.9/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.9/5).
On Reddit: "I took GOVT3672 and thoroughly enjoyed it. The lecturer does a great job organising the unit structure so that you get a foundational understanding of what underpins US FP, and then you can then learn about successive presidents and their FP agendas. The lecturer is also really …"
On Reddit: "GOVT3672– AWESOME LECTURER. You must go to the lectures to make it worth your time. Assignments are very straightforward and clear"
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Q: Is GOVT3672 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 4.9/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches GOVT3672, and when is it offered?
A: GOVT3672 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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