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Academic Year 2000/2001


Theory of World Politics
GOVT 388 SP

This course is an analysis of theories of international politics. It considers general theories such as realism and liberalism as well as explanations of war and of state strategies. It also covers incentives and structures for international cooperation.

MAJOR READINGS

Thucydides, THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR
Hedley Bull, THE ANARCHICAL SOCIETY
Robert O. Keohane, ed., NEOREALISM AND ITS CRITICS
K.J. Holsti, PEACE AND WAR
Jack Snyder, MYTHS OF EMPIRE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several short papers and a research paper. Class participation will be stressed.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: GOVT155 or GOVT329 or GOVT334

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Crenshaw,Martha   
Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: PAC422
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)
SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 10
SR. non-major: 5   Jr. non-major: 5   SO: X   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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