Time Schedule:
James A Caporaso
POL S 203
Seattle Campus
The world community, its politics, and government. Offered: AWSpS.
Class description
Description: This course is intended as an introduction to the principles and foundations of international relations. As such, it will focus on basic concepts such as nations and nationalism, the nature of the interstate system, anarchy, and power. The primary modes through which nationstates interactdiplomacy, trade, economic sanctions, war, alliances, cooperationwill also be examined. The course also focuses on how elements of international society are emerging, as illustrated in the accretion of international law, norms, and common understandings.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Texts. Charles kegley and Eugene wittkopf, world politics.
Class assignments and grading
Assignments: The course will use in-class exams for evaluation. The number of exams is not yet determined.
Grading: Exams: 80%, Class/quiz participation: 20%.
