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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
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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