Political Science 230 Spring 2016
Ricardo Salas, Instructor M/W 11:45a-1:10p
Office Rm: 1320-05, Office Hr: 9:00a-10:10a, M/W Sec.# 20979
Ph (714) 992-7525 e-mail:
Website: http://staffwww.fullcoll.edu/rsalas Rm.1421
Introduction To International Relations
SYLLABUS
Two books are required for Political Science 230, Michael Roskin & Nicholas Berry's 10th edition (ISBN:9780133801477), "The New World of International Relations," and Ann Kelleher and Laura Klein Ed. 4., "Global Perspectives" (ISBN:9780205779055). A Study Guide will be placed at my website. A hard copy of the study guide will also be placed on reserve in the library. The Study Guide is critical for helping prepare students for each of the 4 semester exams.
SAVE MONEY ON BOOKS: Students can purchase “E” books or rent books at Vitalsource. Go to the Vitalsource website (link below). Both the Woll and the Patterson books are located there. The ISBN number for at Vitalsource is different for the Roskin and Berry book. It is 9780133746648.
https://www.vitalsource.com/student-etextbooks
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOAs): At the conclusion of this course students will be able to
1. understand the theories and philosophical principles that are applied to the study of the international political system.
2. apply those theories and philosophical principles to the historical development of the international political system, including the conflict between the realist versus the liberal school, diplomacy, deterrence theory, the role of international organizations (UN, IMF, WTO), globalization.
3. become familiar with the workings of the domestic institutions, both public and private, that direct American foreign policy, such as the American State Department, Defense Department, CIA, and the NSC as well as interest groups, and public policy think tanks that directly impact international relations.
4. identify some of the critical periods in the evolution of international relations in general, and American foreign policy in particular that affect international relations.
Final grades will be tabulated based on the following:
Exam 1 25% Feb. 29
" 2 25% Apr. 4
" 3 25% Apr. 25
" 4 25% May 25
Comprehensive 25% May 23 (Replaces the lowest Exam score from the first 3 exams))
EXAMINATIONS
There will be 4 examinations given to students throughout the semester. Each of these examinations will be structurally designed the same way—There will be 50 questions, 15 True/False, 15 Multiple Choice, 10 Definitions, and 10 Fill-in questions. Each exam represents 25% of a student’s grade.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
An optional Comprehensive Examination will be provided at the end of the semester for those students hoping to improve their grades. This exam will include 50 questions selected from material covered for the first three examinations. The Comprehensive Examination replaces the lowest score from the 3 previous exams given throughout the semester.
SCRANTON FORM 883E
Each exam requires a Scantron Form 883E and a no. 2 pencil. Students will purchase 4 Scantrons and give them to the instructor prior to the first examination. If a student chooses to take the Comprehensive Examination, he/she will provide an additional Scantron Form 883E prior to its scheduled date.
STUDY GUIDE
As noted earlier, a study guide is provided to help prepare students for each of the exams throughout the semester. The exams themselves are designed from the questions in the Study Guide. Students can receive their Study Guide by simply visiting my Website at http://staffwww.fullcoll.edu/rsalas and downloading it as the semester progresses.
LATE EXAMINATIONS
There are no late examinations given. If a student misses an examination on the scheduled day and time, he/she should consider taking the Comprehensive Examination at the end of the semester.
ATTENDANCE
A student is allowed 6 tardies or 4 absences before being penalized. If a student needs to leave class early, notify the instructor prior to class (unless there is an emergency). Early exits will count as an absence. After the sixth tardy a student will receive a 1% deduction for each additional tardy. After the fourth absence, a student will receive a 1.5% deduction for each
additional absence.
If a student arrives 25 minutes late to class, it will also count as an absence.
The last day to drop classes to receive a “W” is Sunday, May 1. It is the responsibility of a student who decides to drop a class at FC to do so OnLine, not the instructor’s (though I attempt to clear my rosters of students who have disappeared). Not following this procedure will result in an “F” grade
Computers, Cel Phones, Ipods,
& other electronic devices
During lecture all electronic devices, including computers, cell phones, and Ipods, can be used until a student disrupts the class (for example: a cell phone going off). Whenever an electronic device goes off during lecture, the student will be excused from the class. If an electronic device goes off during an exam day, 5 percent will be deducted from the student’s exam score. While class is in session, answering cell phones, text-messaging, or using head sets are a violation of the rules and will not be allowed during class. Violations will result in a student being excused from class. And if the violations continue, a student will be dropped from the class.
Seating Chart
A seating chart will be announced. Any student refusing to sit where assigned by the instructor will be dropped from the class.
If any student/students interrupt and disrupt the instructor's, use vulgarities, or in any way try to intimidate or threaten the instructor or other students, he/she will be immediately dropped from the class.
Feb. 1 Introduction: An Overview of the Course
3 Roskin, pgs. 2-10. "Power & Systems in Transformation"
Kelleher, pgs 1-6. Intro ... to the Modern World
8 Roskin, pgs. 10-19. "What Kind of New System?"
Kelleher, pgs. 6-17. "Early European Expansion
10 Roskin, pgs. 20-29, "IR Theories."
Kelleher, pgs. 17-25. Post War War II TRENDS
15 President’s Day (Holiday)
17 Roskin, pgs. 29-36, "The Newest:Constructivism"
Kelleher,pgs.26-30,"Ethnicity & Global Diversity."
22 Roskin, pgs. 38-51, “Why War?”
24 Preparation for Exam 1
29 Examination 1 (Bring a No. 2 Pencil)
Mar. 2 Roskin, pgs. 54-62, “America’s Changing National Interests.”
Kelleher, pgs. 48-51, Perspectives on Diversity
7 Roskin, pgs. 62-70, “The Cold War.”
Kelleher, pgs. 51-52, "State Primacy."
9 Roskin, pgs. 92-98, Can the U.S. Lead the World?
Kelleher, pgs. 52-63, "Critiques from the State Global Perspective."
14 Roskin, pgs. 98-105, "A Contrary Congress."
Kelleher, pgs. 70-73, "Economic Development."
16 Roskin, pgs. 72-82, "Russia & Geopolitics"
Kelleher, pgs. 74-79. "Underdevelopment: A Vicious Cycle."
Spring Recess-Mar. 21 thru Mar. 25
28 Roskin, pgs. 83-91, "Khrushchev & the Cuban Missile Crisis."
Kelleher, pgs. 79-84, "Outside Interventions."
30 Kelleher, pgs. 85-87. "Lack of Social Cohesion."
Preparation for Examination 2
Apr. 4 Examination 2 (Bring a No. 2 Pencil)
6 Roskin, pgs. 107-113, "The Global South."
Kelleher, pgs. 95-100. "Perspectives on Economic Development."
11 Roskin, pgs. 113-120, “The Strange Case of South Africa.”
Kelleher, pgs. 100-106. "International Economic System."
13 Roskin, pgs. 122-128, "Eternal Warfare..."
Kelleher, pgs. 115-117, "Global Health"
18 Roskin, pgs. 128-136, "1967."
Kelleher, pgs. 117-121, "Threats To Critical Resources"
20 Roskin, pgs. 161-169, "Pattern U.S. Interven..."
Preparation for Examination 3
Apr. 25 Examination 3 (Bring a No. 2 Pencil)
27 Roskin, pgs. 170-177, "Development in Rich & the Poor Countries."
May 1 is the last day to drop classes to receive a “W” grade.
May 2 Roskin, pgs. 177-184, "Population Explosion"
4 Roskin, pgs. 188-193, "National Security & Insecurity"
Kelleher, pgs. 163-167, "Peace & War."
9 Roskin, pgs. 194-202, "Détente Diplomacy."
Kelleher, pgs 167-174. "Effects of Globalization"
11 Roskin, pgs. 204-208, “Internal Conflict.”
Kelleher, pgs. 174-178. "Balance of Power Strategies."
16 Roskin, pgs. 209-215, “Relative Deprivation.”
Kelleher, pgs. 178-182, "International Rule of Law Strategies."
18 Kelleher, pgs. 182-187, “Afgjanistan & Iraq Wars.”
Preparation for Examination 4
23 Comprehensive Examination
25 Exam 4 (Bring a No. 2 Pencil)
SCALE FOR DETERMINING GRADES
A 90% to 100%
B 80% to 89%
C 65% to 79%
D 56% to 64%
F 0% to 55%
A:SIRS16
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