Political Science 100S
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Summer 2007 - Session 4
May 29-June 22
Old Dominion University Francis Adams
3 Credits
7024 Batten Arts and Letters
Office Hours: Mon & Wed 1:30-2:30 p.m.
(0) 3-3854 (H) 627-0799 & by appointment
fadams@odu.edu
Course Description and Objectives
This course provides a basic introduction to the study of international politics. The first part of the course considers some of the more prominent theoretical perspectives in the discipline, organized around alternative levels of analysis. We then examine conflict and competition in the global arena and alternative mechanisms for promoting cooperation among nation-states. The last section reviews some of the more pressing economic, social and ecological problems presently facing the global community. The central purpose of the course is to provide students with the skills necessary to critically examine these issues and undertake advanced study in international politics.
Course Requirements
Each student enrolled in this course will be expected to fulfill the following course requirements.
1. Complete the assigned readings in advance and actively participate in class sessions. Class attendance is required.
2. Take two prelim exams, to be administered on June 5th and June 13th.
3. Take a final exam on June 22nd.
(Students should notify me of any special needs)
Grading Final grades will be calculated according to the following percentages:
Attendance and Participation 25%
Exam #1 25%
Exam #2 25%
Final Exam 25%
Students are expected to comply with the University Honor Pledge
I pledge to support the Honor System at The University. I will refrain from any form of dishonesty or deception, such as lying, cheating, or plagiarizing, which are Honor violations. I am further aware that as a member of the academic community, it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violators of the Honor System. I will report to an Honor Council if summoned.
Grading Scale
A 93-100 A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 63-66
D- 60-62 F 59 or less
Course Materials: The following book constitutes the required text for this course and is available for purchase in the ODU Bookstore.
Joshua S. Goldstein and Jon Pevehouse. International Relations. New York: Longman, 7th edition, 2006.
COURSE OUTLINE
I. INTRODUCTION
II. THEORIES
A. Global
B. InterState
C. Domestic
D. Individual
III. INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
A. Warfare
B. Conflict Resolution
C. International Law
D. International Organization
IV. ECONOMY and SOCIETY
A. Foreign Trade and Investment
B. Developing Countries
C. Human Rights
D. Gender
E. Environment
V. CONCLUSION
Reading Assignments
I. INTRODUCTION (May 29)Goldstein pp. 3-24
II. THEORIESA. Global (May 30) Goldstein pp. 73-95
B. InterState (May 31) Goldstein pp. 55-73
C. Domestic (June 1)
Goldstein pp. 150-165
D. Individual (June 4)
Goldstein pp. 140-150
III. INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
A. Warfare (June 6)
Goldstein Chpts 5, 6
B. Conflict Resolution (June 6)
Goldstein pp. 125-133
C. International Law (June 7)
Goldstein pp. 273-292
D. International Organization (June 8-12)
Goldstein pp. 251-273
IV. ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
A. Foreign Trade and Investment (June 14)
Goldstein Chapter 8
Goldstein pp. 362-373
B. Developing Countries (June 15-18)
Goldstein Chpts 12 & 13
C. Human Rights (June 19)
Goldstein pp. 287-290
D. Gender (June 19)
Goldstein 108-119
E. Environment (June 20)
Goldstein Chapter 11
V. CONCLUSION (June 20)
Goldstein Chapter 14
