In general, I consider myself well-informed in politics, but my knowledge is not structured. It is difficult for me to participate in discussions and quickly make references to the articles read or the news received. I do not usually trust conspiracy theories and talk to fans about such things. Perhaps I will be able to recognize fiction if allowed to listen to fake news, but at the same time, it is easy for a teacher to impress me with a complex categorical apparatus.
I am very interested in America’s foreign policy and the issue of nuclear weapons. In addition, I would be interested in political ethics and some aspects of the psychology of negotiation. Still, these are theoretical foundations that are not directly related to the figures of American political life. There are several topics that I would like to touch upon to fill in the gaps in my knowledge, but there is no single direction that I would need to study without fail.
I am optimistic about American politics as I believe that my generation will transform political life in years to come. I like to see how attitudes towards minorities have changed over the years, how social networks develop, and people use them for political speech. My generation seems to me to be peaceful and not vindictive, so I am optimistic about the distant future of American politics.
I hope to learn a little more about issues of interest to me from teachers and other students. In addition, I hope to make my language richer and brighter by filling it with political categories. After the course, I can perhaps read more articles on foreign politics and delve into the contexts of the political life of other countries. The path to a better knowledge of foreign countries and traditions, including political ones, lies through a thorough understanding of one’s own.