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Academic Year 2001/2002

International Politics
GOVT 155 SP
Clusters:

Southern Asia and Indian Ocean

An introduction to international politics, applying various theories of state behavior to selected historical cases. Topics include the balance of power, change in international systems, the causes of war and peace and the role of international law, institutions and morality in the relations among nations.

MAJOR READINGS

Stephen Spiegel. WORLD POLITICS IN A NEW ERA.
Scott Sagan and Kenneth N. Waltz. THE SPREAD OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS: A DEBATE.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Quarterterm, midterm, and final exams. Several short writing assignments.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Ruger,William   
Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM;     Location: PAC107
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 38)
SR. major:    Jr. major:
SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO: 19   FR: 19

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Writing
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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