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Olzak, Susan. The Dynamics of Ethnic Conflict and Competition, Stanford, CA: StanfordVolkan, Vamik. Bloodlines, New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1997.The World Almanac, 1985-1998, Mahwah, NJ: Funk and Wagnell.Snyder, Jack and Robert Jervis. “Civil War and the Security Dilemma,” in BarbaraSaideman, S., Lanoue, D., Campenni, M., and Stanton, S. “Democratization, PoliticalOlzak, Susan. The Dynamics of Ethnic Conflict and Competition, Stanford, CA: StanfordSaideman, S., Lanoue, D., Campenni, M., and Stanton, S. “Democratization, PoliticalSnyder, Jack and Robert Jervis. “Civil War and the Security Dilemma,” in BarbaraVolkan, Vamik. Bloodlines, New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1997.The World Almanac, 1985-1998, Mahwah, NJ: Funk and Wagnell.1POLS 301: Global IssuesFall 2009: Globalization, International Dynamics,and International SecurityTTh 1-2:15, HAL 214Dr. Samuel S. Stanton, Jr.Office: HAL 303EOffice Phone: 724.458.3854 Office Hours: MWF 9-11am , TTh 2:30-$:30 pmEmail: [email protected]://www2.gcc.edu/dept/pols/faculty/stanton/“…[Y]et attempts to eliminate war, however nobly inspired and assiduously pursued, have brought little more than fleeting moments of peace among states.” --Kenneth Waltz“And He said to them, “When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?” They said, “no, nothing.” And He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.” --Luke 22:35-36Overview:The world is a dangerous place, even within the somewhat safe borders of the United States we find ourselves engaged in the pursuit of understanding what makes states and groups insecure and thus why states and groups feel that as their security is threatened theonly option is war. But is war the only option? This course focuses on three aspects of understanding global issues in relations to international security. First, the academic interest of political science requires us to understand frameworks through which relations can be understood, so we will look theoretically at how man shapes conflict, how state internal structures shape conflict, and how the structures of the international system shape conflict. The second focus of the course is on globalization’s impact on international conflict. How does the growth of interdependence change state behavior? Do different forms of globalization cause greaterconflict? What does the struggle for primacy look like in the current globalized world? Finally we will look at conflict and issues of national and international security directly. Are there some conflicts that are irresolvable? What about sovereignty in a globalized world? Does democratic peace work? What does asymmetric conflict look like? Does weapons proliferation affect security? Does peacekeeping work? How do natural resources affect conflict? And, of course, whence goes the WOT?2Goals:- To aid students in development of an understanding security as an international issue.- To help students examine the application of this knowledge to their futures.- To assist students in living lives glorifying and honoring God through the advancement of knowledge.Outcomes:- Students will demonstrate an ability to engage in analysis and critique of the relevant literature dealing with the issue of international security through the use of in-class discussions of the readings. (Dept. Objectives 1, 2, 5, 8)- Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in research on a topic relevant to the subject of study for the purpose of writing a research paper. (Dept. Objectives 1, 2, 5, 7, 8)- Students will communicate in writing an answer to a relevant research question inthe field of international security. (Dept. Objectives 1, 2, 5, 7, 8)General Objectives for Students Majoring in Political Science1. Have acquired knowledge of the four major subject areas (American Politics, Political Theory, International Relations, and Comparative Politics) of political science 2. Be Competitive for graduate and professional school opportunities. Political science majors with strong academic records will be competitive for both master’sand Ph.D. programs in political science and other professional programs and will be competitive for financial stipends.3. Be familiar with entry level jobs suitable for political science majors.4. Be competitive for entry level jobs suitable for political science majors.5. Have the ability to read, comprehend, and evaluate content in professional political science journals, scholarly books, and websites..6. Show familiarity with, and the ability to critically evaluate, information sources inthe Social Sciences.7. Demonstrate a mastery of research and writing skills in the field of political science. 8. Develop and capacity to apply a Christian moral principles to issues and topics within political science, including using a Christian perspective to evaluate critically political ideas, public policies, and political figures. Simply stated, our aim is that students will seek to understand the field of politics as individuals whoare committed to historic Christian thought. Required Texts:Payne, Richard J. (2009) Global Issues, Politics, Economics, and Culture 2nd Edition.New York: Pearson/Longman Publishing.Snow, Donald M. (2010) Cases in International Relations, 4th Edition. New York: Pearson/Longman Publishing.3Waltz, Kenneth. (1954) Man, the State, and War, A Theoretical Analysis. New York: Columbia University Press.Other readings from Journals will be assigned throughout the semester as necessary.Course Requirements:Participation: This course requires participation. Discussion of readings will be a major component of the learning process. This enables you to develop a better understanding ofthe literature as well as helping you to develop critical thinking and reasoning skills. Thisrepresents 20% of your course grade.Exams: There will be two take home essay exams and a final exam in this course. The take home exams will require you to answer 3 of 5 questions in analytical essay form. The final exam will be in-class as scheduled by the college and will be drawn from the questions given on the take home exams. More information on the final will be given later in the semester. The two take home exams are each 20% of your grade. The final exam is 10% of your grade.Research Paper: A course


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