FSS:MEBn5011 U.S. Energy Policy - Course Information

MEBn5011 U.S. Energy Policy: Development and Challenges

Extent and Intensity

1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Martin Jirušek, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Martin Jirušek, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies

Timetable

Wed 10:00–11:40 U23

Prerequisites (in Czech)

! MEB411 Energy Security of the USA && ! MVZ442 Energy Security EU && ! ESSn5020 U.S. Energy Policy && ! ESS420 U.S. Energy Policy

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 17/30, only registered: 0/30

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the U.S. energy security, as a major actor in the global energy markets. The substantial part of the course is dedicated to oil as a key resource for the US economy as well as economies of the majority of developed countries. The course will focus on beginnings of oil industry in the USA, its development and role at home and in foreign affairs. Students will be also familiarized with other energy sectors and their importance for US economy. A special emphasis will be given to new trends and issues, e.g. so called quiet revolution or unconventional sources and climate change issue. Upon completion, students will be able to define key actors and characteristic features of the US energy policy and analyze its consequences in foreign affairs.

Learning outcomes

After the completion of the course the students will be able to summarize historical development of the US energy sector and to critically assess its contemporary energy policy and to analyze US energy policy on the basis of gained comprehensive knowledge about history of the US energy sector, its components and foreign energy issues

Syllabus

• (1) Organization of the course, introduction to the course, the role of oil in the global economy (2) Administrative aspects of the US energy policy, main actors, and policies (3) US position in the international system, energy policy, and society before WW I (4) Oil in the US energy policy between the wars - (5) Oil in the US foreign policy II – the Cold War era (6) Oil in the US foreign policy III – after the Cold War (7) Oil in the US foreign policy – partners and suppliers (8) Coal and nuclear energy (9) Renewables and environmental policy (10) Gas sector (11) Energy and its footprint in the US culture (12) Contemporary trends – renewables, climate goals, and new EP discourse?

Literature

• YERGIN, Daniel. The new map : energy, climate, and the clash of nations. Published with a new epilogu. [London]: Penguin books, 2021, xviii, 524. ISBN 9780141994635. info
• GERI, Laurance R. and David E. MCNABB. Energy policy in the U.S. : politics, challenges, and prospects for change. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2011, xxxvii, 29. ISBN 9781439841891. info
• STOKES, Doug and Sam RAPHAEL. Global energy security and American hegemony. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010, 280 p. ISBN 9780801894978. info
• RUTLEDGE, Ian. Addicted to oil : America's relentless drive for energy security. New York: I.B. Tauris, 2006, xxiii, 271. ISBN 1845113195. info
• RANDALL, Stephen J. United States foreign oil policy since World War I : for profit and security. 2nd ed. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2005, x, 416. ISBN 9780773529236. info

Teaching methods

Přednášky, semináře zahrnující vypracování psané přípravy (position paper) na každý seminář, průběžný test, závěrečná zkouška, četba rozšiřující a prohlubující znalosti studentů získané prostřednictvím přednášek.

Assessment methods

During the semester, students are obliged to submit seminar papers on specific topics and pass a mid-term test. The course is concluded by an oral exam in the examination period.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

Teacher's information

Cheating and plagiarism Cheating in any part or aspect of the course will reduce the final grade to an F. Plagiarism is the use of material written by another person without referencing the source. Similarly, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in any shape or form to meet the course requirements will result in the same outcome: a reduction of the final grade to an F. The Disciplinary Commission will be notified about any cases of plagiarism.

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