Fall 2018  |  POL 3835 Section 001: International Relations (17227)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/04/2018 - 10/16/2018
Wed 06:20PM - 08:50PM
UMTC, West Bank
Anderson Hall 230
 
10/17/2018
Wed 06:20PM - 08:50PM
UMTC, West Bank
Anderson Hall 270
 
10/18/2018 - 12/12/2018
Wed 06:20PM - 08:50PM
UMTC, West Bank
Anderson Hall 230
Enrollment Status:
Open (78 of 83 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Introduction to theoretical study of international relations. How theoretical perspective shapes one's understandings of structure/practices of global politics.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?POL3835+Fall2018
Class Description:
Why does war occur? What role do international institutions and international law play in international politics? Do ideas and culture matter in a world dominated by power politics? This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of theoretical approaches for analyzing these issues, processes, and events in international politics. Specific topics will include: the causes and consequences of war; the role of law and institutions; human rights and humanitarian intervention; transnational activism and environmental politics; the regulation of arms and conflict; globalization and political economy; and the role of ideas, norms, and culture. By the end of the course, students will gain a better understanding of why and how events happen in global politics, and will be able to develop and articulate their own views on current and historical cases in global politics.
Learning Objectives:
Students who complete this course will gain a better understanding of why and how things happen in international relations. They will be able to critically analyze scholarly and popular articles, and by the end of the term should be able to develop and articulate their own views on current and historical events in international relations. They should be able to apply analytical frameworks and tools to understand the political world.
Grading:
30% Two Response Papers
25% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
15% Participation (inc. Attendance)
Exam Format:
The midterm exam will be a combination of short answer and essay questions. The final exam is a longer, analytical essay (5-7 pages).
Class Format:
A mix of lecture, discussion, and in-class activities.
Workload:
100 Pages Reading Per Week
1 In-Class Exam
2 Short Papers
1 Essay Final
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17227/1189
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/march122_POL3835_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
15 March 2017

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