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Course Title: Global Politics
Course Number: CPO 4004
Credit Hours: 4.0 Quarter Credit
Hours
Course Length: 12 Weeks
Prerequisite:
None Term:
Spring 2009
Instructor: R. Ziegler
Day/Time: Tuesdays 6 - 10 pm
Course Description: A study of the classical
concepts and dynamic factors of international politics, and their reflection in
the structures, institutions, and processes of contemporary international
relations. Particular attention is
paid to power, national interest, diplomacy, sovereignty, foreign policy
formulation, alliances, war and peace, and the importance of ideological and
economic factors. Prerequisite: None.
Lecture Hrs: 040 Lab Hrs: 000 Other Hrs: 000
Objectives: Upon successful completion
of the course, the student will be able to:
1.
Understand the history of
the international system from the First World War to the present. (Week 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8,
9)
2.
Discuss possible patterns
in the foreign policies of states, the behavior of individual leaders and
non-governmental organizations (NGO’s).
(Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 11)
3.
3. Discuss and describe the global
political system and world economy.
(Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8,
9, 10, 11)
4.
4. Compare and contrast the
historical and the contemporary themes in global politics and how they
compliment one another. (Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
10)
5.
Discuss the causes of
global violence, wars, and terrorism.
(Week 3, 6, 7, 8,
9)
6.
Explain power factors in
international relations. (Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
Text:
World Politics in the 21st
Century, 2nd Ed., + Encarta + Student Workbook
W. Raymond Duncan
ISBN
0321219694
Copyright 2004 Pearson
Education
Instructional Methods:
This
course will be taught through lectures, discussion, and outside materials
provided by the instructor.
Grading:
The
student’s final grade will be determined using the following
criteria:
Midterm
Exam
25%
Final Exam
25%
Participation/Assignments 25%
Paper/Essay
25%
100%
A=90-100
B=80-89
C=70-79
D=60-69
F<60
Resources: Students are strongly
encouraged to use the resources of the college library to enhance their overall
learning experience.
Attendance: Students are expected to
attend every class meeting and will not be allowed to do makeup work unless
approved by the instructor.
SCHEDULE OF WORK
Week of:
4/14 Introductions, Syllabus, Grading Criterion, Course Requirements,
Factors in the Current Global Economic Situation Read Ch 1 Islam Part 1
4/21 Development of Study of Global Politics/Schools of Thought Ch 2, 3 Islam Part 2
4/28 The International System Ch 4 The Global Warming Swindle
5/5 Foreign Policy, IGA's, Velvet Revolution, Third Way Ch 5, 6 Fahrenhype 911
5/12 NGO's, Geopolitics Ch 7, 8 Free to Choose/Free Markets
5/19 Mid Term Due, ejps Article Review Due The Nation State,
Clash of Civilizations or for Civilization Irredentist Groups Ch 9 Free to Choose/Velvet Revolution
5/26 CIA Part 1 Oral Reviews
6/2 International Law, Human Rights, Justice Ch 10 CIA Part 3 Oral Reviews
6/9 Political Economy, IMF, UN Oral Reviews Ch 11, 12 Fifty Year War
6/16 Oral Reviews Fifty Year War
6/23 Oral Reviews Ch 13,14 The Fifty Year War
6/30 Final Exam Due, Written Foreign Affairs Review Due
Grading Criterion
Mid Term 25%
Final 25%
Article Reviews 25%
Class Participation 25%
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email a writtenversion of your review to RGZiegler@aol.com
you may contact instructor at cell phone 321-805-2507
