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International Relations Theory
GOVT388 FA

This course is an analysis of the existing system and unit level theories of international politics. We will examine both broad-gauge IR theories (realism, liberalism, social constuctivism/idealism), as well as more situation-specific theories (democratic peace, nationalism, theories of military coercion, etc.) Some knowledge of international issues and of international history required. Most students will be government majors concentrating in international politics.

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 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

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Stigler,Andrew L.   
Times: ..T.T.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: JUDD214
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 20)
SR. major: 7   Jr. major: 7
SR. non-major: 3   Jr. non-major: 2   SO: 1   FR:

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Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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