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Academic Year 2003/2004
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
Kenneth N. Waltz. THEORY OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS.
Jack Snyder, MYTHS OF EMPIRE
Thucydides, THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR
John Mearsheimer, THE TRAGEDY OF GREAT POWER POLITICS
Martha Finnemore, NATIONAL INTERESTS
IN INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A research project as well as other writing assignments. Class participation will be stressed.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
"Students who wish to be eligible to register for the course during Drop/Add must add themselves to the enrollment request system during on-line registration. Enrollment request preference rankings will be one factor I
will consider in making Drop/Add
period registration decisions."
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: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC136
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)
- SR. major: 10 Jr. major: 10
- SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: X SO: X FR: X
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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