Spring 2018  |  POL 4887 Section 001: Thinking Strategically in International Politics (51742)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/16/2018 - 05/04/2018
Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 130
Enrollment Status:
Open (40 of 55 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Survey of applications of game theory to international politics; conflict and cooperation, global environmental commons, deterrence and reputation.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?jhollyer+POL4887+Spring2018
Class Description:
This course surveys current theories of international relations, and introduces students to elementary game theory. Major topics include the causes of war, the conditions for international cooperation, and the role of international institutions. By the end of the semester, students will be expected to: 1. Understand the relevant international relations literature; 2. Understand simple game-theortic techniques; 3. Critically analyze theories of international politics; and 4. Understand the general scientific method of theory building and empirical testing. Possible textbooks: Kenneth N. Waltz. 1954. Man, the State, and War; Waltz, Kenneth N. Theory of International Politics; Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, 2000. Principles of International Politics.
Grading:
30% Midterm Exam
40% Final Exam
10% Class Participation
20% Other Evaluation Other Grading Information: homework
Exam Format:
Multiple choice, essay, and short answer are all possible.
Class Format:
Lectures and discussions after each homework is graded.
Workload:
30-50 Pages Reading Per Week
5 Pages Writing Per Term
2 Exam(s)
1 Paper(s)
Other Workload: 3 game theory homework assignments
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/51742/1183
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

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