North Seattle Community College'sPOL 230 International RelationsSyllabusINSTRUCTOR: Jill R. LanePHONE: Weekdays -- (206) 251-4850 (cell)COLLEGE EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] OFFICE: IB2423C, Cubicle 14 (directly above the bookstore)OFFICE HOURS: Call or email for an appointmentTEXTS: - International Politics on the World State: Brief John T. Rourke, Mark Boyer- Taking Sides: Clashing Views in World Politics John T. Rourke COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines major issues in the international arena. This includes nationalism, rise of the Third World, imperialism the arms race, and foreign policy, past and present. FulfillsGlobal Studies requirement. Transfer class.COURSE OBJECTIVES: - To understand the importance of world politics to each of us- To be able to put world events in context- To understand the evolution of the World System- To be able to analyze and discuss foreign policy- To be able to define and comprehend nationalism, globalization and transnationalism- To understand the various power structures and governance that1exists within the world- To examine more closely international law, human rights, security, the environment, and economic issues as influenced bydifferent countries*NOTE: A syllabus may change depending on the interests and directions of each class. So please check back for updates in this online information as the quarter proceeds -- especially if you print out the syllabus details and schedule early in the quarter.POL 230: International RelationsREVISED Schedule:Dates Topics AssignmentsWeek 1:Sept 24-29Thinking and Caringabout World PoliticsRead Chapter I pp. 1-23Choose country assignmentby September 29Quiz ThursdayFriday Debate: Should All Foreign Troops Soon Leave Iraq? P. 102-114 (Summarizer)Week 2:Oct 1-5The Evolution of World Politics: History of the World SystemRead Chapter 2 pp. 25-45Read: Does Globalization Threaten Cultural Diversity? Pp.21-35Week 3Oct 8-12Levels of Analysis and Foreign PolicyRead Chapter 3 pp. 47-68Read: Does the United States Have a Sound Strategy for the War on Terrorism? Pp. 226-253Video: United Nations, Fall of Berlin WallPresentations:Oct. 10: England, France, 2AustraliaOct. 11: SwitzerlandFriday Quiz Week 4Oct 15-19NationalismRead Chapter 4 pp. 70-92Read Is North Korea an Aggressive Rogue State? pp. 274-291Presentations:Oct. 15: England, Iran, IsraelOct. 18: Korea, RussiaQuiz FridayWeek 5Oct 22-26Globalization and TransnationalismRead Chapter 5 pp. 93-121 Read Chapter 6 pp. 123-161Read Chapter 7 pp. 163-19Presentations:Oct. 22: Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan Oct 25: Chile, MalaysiaOct 26: ChinaWeek 6Oct 29-Nov 2Power and the National State; International Government Organization alternativesContinue discussions on Chapters 5-7Presentations:Oct 29: MexicoQuiz Wednesday (worth 40 points) Chapters 5-7No Class on Nov 1 or Nov 2Week 7Nov 5-9International Law and Human RightsRead Chapter 8 pp. 199--227Read: Is US Global dominance destructive? Pp. 36-52Presentations:Nov. 5: South Africa, Indonesia,3NigeriaNov 7: Extra Credit Pooya, Kevin, Elizabeth Nov. 8: Cuba Nov. 9: Saudi ArabiaQuiz Friday4Week 8Nov 12-16National Economic CompetitionNO CLASSES ON NOV 12Read Chapter 10 pp. 278-303Read Chapter 11 pp. 306-332Read: Is Economic Globalizationa Positive trend? Pp. 1-20Presentations:Nov. 13: Colombia, Thailand, UkraineNov. 15: Georgia, Viet NamNov. 16: Extra Credit Robert (Fair Trade)Optional: Rough draft of paper due Nov 16Quiz FridayWeek 9:Nov 19-21Thanksgiving HolidayPresentations/FilmVideo: Goodbye LeninClass Nov. 21: Research paper work day (attendance optional)Week 10Nov 26-30Preserving and Enhancing the BiosphereRead Chapter 12 pp. 333-364Thursday Class Discussion with homework: Read “Can Destructive impacts from Global warming be confidently predicted?” Pp. 345-359Presentations:Nov. 26: Sierre Leone, SudanNov. 29: Turkey, VenezuelaNov. 30: Extra Credit BlaineQuiz FridayResearch paper due 10:00 a.m. Nov 305Week 11Dec 3-7SecurityCRS HandoutsRead Chapter 9 pp. 229-273Presentations:Dec 3: Afghanistan, AlbaniaFriday QuizPotluck Breakfast & Open Forum (Thursday)Week 12Dec. 10-12Final Exam Take home exam due 10:50 a.m. Dec. 106Course Grading:900-1000 points = A800-899 points = B700-799 points = C600-699 points = DBelow 600 points = FSpecifics:Quizzes.....................................................................200 pointsCountry Presentations...............................................200 pointsDebates, Attendance, Class Participation.................200 pointsResearch Paper.........................................................200 pointsFinal exam................................................................200 points_________________________________________________________No credit, Incomplete or Withdrawals: If any requirements are not completed, one may request an incomplete and fill out an Incomplete Removal Agreement. Any withdrawal requires a Withdrawal Form. Assignments:Country Assignments:During the first week of class, you must choose a country. No more than two students will be able to have a country. Part I: PresentationYou will be required to give the class a 5-10 minute presentation on your country. You may focus on one aspect of the country (ex. Trade) orthe overall history of the country. Presentations are worth 200 pointsPart II: Research Paper:You are required to write a 5-6 page research paper on some aspect of your chosen country (ex. human rights record, foreign policy, relations with the Uniteded States). At least three sources are required as is citation. You may use MLA or APA for the bibliography. You must also include citations within the text and I recommend using at least one 7citation per paragraph. North Seattle Community College's weblink to the library has examples if you need them. A rubric for grading will be provided at a later date. The paper is worth 200 points.Quizzes:Quizzes will be taken during the second half of class on each Thursday. The quizzes will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions. There will be 10 quizzes worth 20 points eachFinal Exam: Your final exam will be a take home exam. It will consist of four essays. Each question is worth 50 points, for a total of 200 points. It is closed book. You will be graded on content, grammar and citation. The exam will be given to you on December 7 and is due back by 10:00 a.m. on December 10. Later exams will not be accepted.