Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Spring Quarter 2012
• Summer Quarter 2012
• Autumn Quarter 2012

Michael D. Ward
POL S 521
Seattle Campus

International Relations I: Theory and Method

Part one of the core course in the field of international relations. Reviews contemporary theory, research, and methodology in the study of world politics.

Class description

Description. This seminar provides an introduction to IR theory and method. We will discuss the history, development, and various subfields of IR, as well as address several contemporary debates.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Recommended preparation Texts. Books and articles to be assigned may include works by: Waltz, Keohane, Katzenstein, Allison, Axelrod, Carr, Fearon, Jervis, Morganthau, Ruggie, Lake, Wendt, Starrs and others.

Recommended preparation

Texts. Books and articles to be assigned may include works by: Waltz, Keohane, Katzenstein, Allison, Axelrod, Carr, Fearon, Jervis, Morganthau, Ruggie, Lake, Wendt, Starrs and others.

Class assignments and grading

Assignments. Presentations, participation, and a written intellectual history of a major IR scholar.

Grading: Exams: 25 %; Papers: 25 %; Intellectual History: 25 %; Class/quiz participation: 25 %.

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