SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

This course introduces students to the study of the relations among independent nation-states and non-state actors in the contemporary world. It will examine theories of international relations, the nature of the state system, international  organizations, international security, trade and economic developlment and human rights. Students should leave the course with a better understanding of the contemporary system of nation-states and its significance.

READING

REQUIRED
Karen Mingst, Essentials of International Relations, 2nd
              paper edition.
Annual Editions, World Politics 02/03.

    These books are available in the university bookstore and should be purchased immediately.

RECOMMENDED
The daily New York Times or on-line news service, such as (www.cnn.com/world).
Diana Hacker, A Pocket Style Manual, latest paper edition.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

See separate handout.

SCHEDULE OF TOPICS AND READINGS
Dates                  Topics                                                                                        Readings
Week of:
           I.  Introduction
1/13,20        A. approaches to I.R.             EIR, Chap.1

[1/20                       MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY--NO CLASSES!]

1/27,2/3  II.  Historical background:            EIR, Chap.2
               development of the modern
               world system

2/10     III.  Major Theories of IR:             EIR, Chap.3
                                  liberalism, realism, radicalism,
               constructivism, feminism

          IV.  Levels of Analysis in IR
2/17           A. the international system        EIR, Chap.4
2/24           B. the nation-state               EIR, Chap.5
3/3,17         C. the individual                 EIR, Chap.6

[3/5                         MID-TERM EXAM]
[3/10-16                 SPRING BREAK--NO CLASSES!]

3/17,24    V.  War and Conflict                  EIR, Chap.7

3/31,4/7  VI.  International Political           EIR, Chap.8
               Economy

4/14     VII.  Global Governance                 EIR, Chap. 9

        VIII.  "Soft" Issues in I.R.
4/21           A. the global environment         EIR, Chap.10

[4/23                       SEVENTH  DAY OF JEWISH PASSOVER--NO CLASS!]

4/28           B. human rights                     "    "    "

4/28                        LAST DAY OF THIS CLASS
5/5                          FINAL EXAMINATION

TENTATIVE EXAM AND DUE DATES                                                 OFFICE HOURS
Mid-term exam........Wed., 3/5                                                                                M:10-11am; W:7-8pm
Final exam...............Wed., 5/5 (8:30-10:30am)                      Office:DI-207
                                                   Tel:973-655-4238
                  Political Science secretary (DI-204):973-655-4238

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For readings from Annual Editions, World Politics, click on the following link:
irsylII.s03.html