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Academic Year 2002/2003
Theory of World Politics
GOVT 388 FA
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
K.J. Holsti, THE STATE, WAR, AND THE STATE OF WAR Peter Katzenstein, ed., THE CULTURE OF NATIONAL SECURITY Robert J. Keohane, ed., NEOREALISM AND ITS CRITICS Michael E. Brown, et al., eds., DEBATING THE DEMOCRATIC
PEACE
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Several short papers and a research paper. Class participation will be stressed.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office. Students on the list of
failed enrollments will be given
priority if there are openings in the class at the first meeting.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NONE
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
GOVT155 or GOVT329 or GOVT334
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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