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James A Caporaso
POL S 426
Seattle Campus
The nation-state system and its alternatives, world distributions of preferences and power, structure of international authority, historical world societies and their politics. Offered: jointly with JSIS B 426.
Class description
Description. This is an advanced course in international relations. It explores several different topics, including the nature of the international system in the post Cold War period, the collapse of the Soviet Union and the reunification of Germany, the movement of increased integration in Western Europe (The European Union), and the rise of regionalism in Northeast Asia and North America. We will also examine some theories of international political economy (liberalism, Marxism, dependency theory), North-South relations, and changes in the international division of labor, changes that affect the less developed countries and the advanced world.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Prerequisites: it would be helpful to have had POL S 203 or an equivalent course in international relations.
Recommended preparation
Texts. Not Determined yet
Class assignments and grading
Grading. Exams: 60-80 % Class/quiz participation: 20-40 % TOTAL: 100 %
