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SSpprriinngg 22001100 Professor TERRENCE CASEY PHONE: 877‐8281 Office: Moench A209 RHIT Mailbox: #93 E‐Mail: casey1@rose‐hulman.edu Office Hours: MTRF 3rd Hour or drop‐in. Course Website: www.rose‐hulman.edu/~casey1/IntRels(GS163).htm What determines how countries and other actors behave in international politics? How do we achieve security in an insecure world? Can we restart the engine of the global economy and keep it humming well into the 21st Century? This course explores these issues through an examination of the basic concepts and theories of international relations, focusing on the relative influence of power, institutions, and ideas in shaping world politics. Although we will discuss what is going on around the world, this is not just a current events course. After completing this course you should be armed with the conceptual and theoretical tools necessary to help you understand and analyze world events in both the present and the future. TEXTS: The texts used in this course are Henry Nau’s Perspectives on International Relations, 2nd ed. and Henry Nau, ed., International Relations in Perspective: A Reader . Both are available for purchase in the RHIT bookstore. In addition, you are expected to keep abreast of current international events by reading the newspaper or watching the news EVERY DAY. See my homepage for assorted news links. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Your grade in the course will be based on the following: A. Examinations: (100 points each; 300 points total) Examinations will be administered on Friday, March 26, Friday, April 30, and Friday, May 21. The exams will consist of both objective and analytical questions drawn from all parts of the course (readings, lectures, videos, etc.). I will provide study guides and greater guidance on the structure of the exams closer to the date. B. Reader Book Chapter Summaries (20 summaries; 5 points each; 100 points total): Henry Nau’s, International Relations in Perspective: A Reader contains an excellent selection of classic and contemporary readings in IR. We will be reading many of these selections – about 3‐4 a week ‐‐ during the quarter. In order to ensure that you keep up with the readings and properly understand the content, you will be required to write short summaries of TWENTY of the selections from the reader book. A MS Word template is on the course website and the completed assignments should be downloaded to the appropriate ANGEL drop box. These summaries will be graded as pass/fail. However, you don’t get a pass for simply turning something in. Passing requires successfully and coherently summarizing the piece (to include proper grammar, spelling, syntax, etc.) AND explaining its significance to the understanding of international relations. The basic ground rules for the assignment are as follows:
• Summaries are due by midnight on Wednesday of the week they are assigned. (A complete list of assignments and due dates is at the end of the syllabus.)
• You must turn in at least one summary for each week’s set of readings. Failure to do so will result in a zero against your total, which cannot be erased by passing grades on later summaries.
• You are welcome to turn in summaries in advance of their due dates, but you may not turn them in afterwards. For example, no summaries from Week 1 will be accepted after March 10.
• A failing grade on a (properly submitted) summary can be replaced by a passing grade on subsequent summary. (Remember, however, that you cannot go back and summarize chapters from weeks past.)
COURSE POLICIES: The following policies apply unless otherwise stated.
Grading: Your final grade will be based on your cumulative points on the various assignments (weighted as outlined above). These will be translated into letter grades as follows:
360‐400 = A 320‐349 = B 280‐309 = C 240‐269 = D 350‐359 = B+ 310‐319 = C+ 270‐279 = D+ 239 or less = F
Attendance and Participation: Regular attendance and active participation in class discussion is expected. In order to do this effectively, you need to keep up with the reading and stay informed about current events. You are also responsible for all material presented in class and much of the exams will be based on material that will only be presented in lecture. If you desire a good grade in the course, come to class, pay attention, and take notes! Academic Misconduct: All cases of academic misconduct, including plagiarism (taking another’s words or ideas and presenting them as your own) or cheating (making use of assistance on an assignment beyond that authorized by the professor) will be punished appropriately. Penalties for academic misconduct are at the discretion of the professor and can range from the loss of all credit on an assignment to a formal hearing before the Institute’s Rules and Discipline Committee It is incumbent upon you to know what constitutes academic misconduct and make sure to avoid it. If you are in any way unsure about what constitutes a violation, please ask me. Claiming ignorance after the fact is not a valid excuse. Think rationally; the risks outweigh the gains. Late Assignments: Extensions for exams will only be given if you have a legitimate excuse and you contact me in advance. If you take an exam late you will receive a letter grade reduction for each day (including weekend days) after the original exam date. You can reach me via e‐mail, voicemail, or by dropping a note in either my campus or HSS mailbox. Short of being in a coma, you should be able to reach me if there is a problem. I am very accommodating to those who alert me to a problem in advance; I will be far less friendly if you approach me after the fact. (Note that late submissions of the reader book chapter summaries will not be accepted under any circumstances.) Ideological Perspectives: I have no intention of trying to indoctrinate you with my beliefs. The issues we will be exploring are often contentious and there are often not right or wrong answers per se. That being said, there are good and bad arguments. You may hold any opinion you wish, but your arguments must be logically sound and supported by the available evidence. More importantly, I can only facilitate the learning process; I cannot force knowledge into your heads. You are all adults fully capable of being responsible students and active learners. That means that if you do not understand something you need to take the initiative to find out the answer ‐‐ raise your hand, talk to me after class, come to my office. I cannot read minds, so it is up to you to try to seek clarity when it is lacking!
Schedule of Lectures and Readings All reading should be done PRIOR to the lecture or exercise on the topic. Note that all dates are tentative and may need to be adjusted later in the quarter. Since both books have the same author, Nau, Perspectives on International Relations, 2nd ed. Is listed as ‘Textbook’ below whereas Nau, International Relations in Perspective: A Reader is listed as ‘Reader’.
PART I: The Fundamentals of International Relations (Weeks 1‐3)
Week Topics Readings
1 (March 8‐12)
What is International Relations (IR)? Textbook, Introduction Reader, Intro. I.1 (Morgenthau) and I.2 (Katzenstein and Okawara)
The International State System Textbook, pp. 84‐104 and 510‐513 Reader, Chapter 2.1 (Schroeder) and 2.3 (Finnemore)
IGOs and NGO’s Textbook, Chapter 16 2
(March 15‐19) Levels of Analysis
Textbook, pp. 56‐62 Reader, Chapter 1.6 (Singer)
The Realist Perspective Textbook, pp. 20‐34 Reader, Chapter 1.1 (Carr)
3 (March 22‐26)
The Liberal Perspective Textbook, pp. 34‐44 Reader, Chapter 1.2 (Keohane and Nye)
The Identity Perspective Textbook, pp. 44‐53 Reader, Chapter 1.3 (Wendt)
Exam #1 – Friday, March 26th
PART II: International Conflict and War (Weeks 4‐7)
Week Topics Readings
4 (Mar. 29‐April 2)
The Causes of Conflicts: World War I Textbook, Chapter 3 Reader, Chapter 3.1 (Trachtenberg) and 3.2 (Copeland)
The War of the World video, Part I: “The Clash of Empires”
April 5‐9 SPRING BREAK
5 (April 12‐16)
The Causes of Conflicts: World War II Textbook, Chapter 4 Reader, Chapter 4.1 (Haas) and 4.2 (Beard)
The War of the World video, Part II: “The Tainted Victory”
6 (April 19‐23)
The Causes of Conflicts: The Cold War
Textbook, Chapter 5 Reader, Chapter 5.1 (Kennan), 5.2 (Novikov), 5.3 (Gaddis), and 5.4 (Lebow and Stein)
The War of the World video, Part III: “The Icebox”
7 (April 26‐30)
The Post‐Cold War Interregnum Textbook, Chapter 6 Reader, Chapter 6.1 (Fukuyama) and 6.2 (Huntington)
The World after 9/11
Textbook, Chapter 7 Reader, Chapter 7.2 (Rubin), 7.3 (Legro), and 7.4 (Muller, with response)
Exam #2 – Friday, April 30th
PART III: Globalization and the World Economy (Weeks 8‐9)
Week Topics Readings 8
(May 3‐7) The Origins of Globalization
Textbook, Chapter 8 Reader, Chapter 8.1 (Kindleberger)
Globalization: Principle and Practice Textbook, Chapter 9 Reader, Chapter 8.2 (Gilpin), 10.1 (Krugman), and 10.2 (Dunaway)
9 (May 10‐14)
Globalization Today Textbook, Chapter 10 Reader, Chapter 9.1 (Wolf), 9.2 (Rodrik), and 1.5 (Panitch)
Economic Development: Asia and Latin America Textbook, Chapter 11 Reader, Chapter 11.1 (Stiglitz)
Economic Development: Africa and the Middle East Textbook, Chapter 12 Reader, Chapter 12.2 (Arbache, Go, and Page)
PART IV: Global Forces for Change (Week 10)
Week Topics Readings
10 (May 17‐21)
The World Environment Textbook, Chapter 14 Reader, Chapter 14.1 (Gore) and 14.2 (Singer and Avery)
Global Civil Society Textbook, Chapter 15 Reader, Chapter 15.1 (Slaughter)
Conclusion: Peace through Democracy? Textbook, Conclusion Reader, Conclusion C.1 (Russett and Oneal)
Exam #3 – Friday, May 21st
READER BOOK SUMMARIES SCHEDULE
Please note that: 1. This list differs slightly from the Topics/Readings list above so as to space out the assignments. 2. Even if you do not submit a written summary, you are required to read and will be tested on ALL of
these chapters.
Week Chapter Author Summaries Due Date* 1 Introduction. I.1 Morgenthau Wednesday, March 10 Introduction I.2 Katzenstein & Okuwara Chapter 2.1 Schroeder 2 Chapter 2.3 Finnemore Wednesday, March 17 Chapter 1.6 Singer Chapter 1.1 Carr 3 Chapter 1.2 Keohane and Nye Wednesday, March 24 Chapter 1.3 Wendt Exam # 1: Friday, March 26 4 Chapter 3.1 Trachtenburg Wednesday, March 31 Chapter 3.2 Copeland Chapter 4.1 Haas Chapter 4.2 Beard SPRING BREAK, April 5‐9 5 Chapter 5.1 Kennan Wednesday, April 14 Chapter 5.2 Novikov Chapter 5.3 Gaddis Chapter 5.4 Lebow & Stein 6 Chapter 6.1 Fukuyama Wednesday, April 21 Chapter 6.2 Huntington Chapter 7.2 Rubin Chapter 7.3 Legro 7 Chapter 7.4 Muller (with Response) Wednesday, April 28 Chapter 8.1 Kindleberger Chapter 8.2 Gilpin Chapter 10.1 Krugman Exam #2: Friday, April 30 8 Chapter 10.2 Dunaway Wednesday, May 5 Chapter 9.1 Wolf Chapter 9.2 Rodrik Chapter 1.5 Panitch 9 Chapter 11.1 Stiglitz Wednesday, May 12 Chapter 12.2 Arbache, Go & Page Chapter 14.1 Gore Chapter 14.2 Singer & Avery
10 Chapter 15.1 Slaughter Wednesday, May 19 Conclusion C.1 Russett & Oneal Exam # 3: Friday, May21
*All summaries are due in the ANGEL drop box by midnight on the Wednesday of that week.