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You may not use any electronic device during
class unless I give you explicit permission.
If you ignore this rule, I will: 1) lower your
course grade; 2) never write a letter of
recommendation for you; 3) be mean to you.
PS102 Introduction to International Politics
http://jcsites.juniata.edu/faculty/nagengast/courses.htm
Emil Nagengast
MWF 1:00-2:15 G422
Office: Good Hall 316
Extension: 3650 Office Hours: MWF 11-12, Tues 12-1 and by appointment
Fall 2016
COURSE OVERVIEW:
My aim this semester is to help you understand and care about the world outside the
borders of the United States. I have designed this course to benefit the full spectrum of students:
those who have limited academic exposure to world politics, as well as those who intend to
pursue further coursework in related areas. The first part of the course deals with philosophical
and historical themes which frame the core questions concerning the process of "globalization."
In the second part of the course we examine the most important international organizations and
assess them from the perspective of various theoretical frameworks.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
I expect intelligent participation in the classroom from all students. The exams are
structured in a way which severely punishes anyone who has missed class. You must keep up
with the reading or you will suffer on the exams. In addition to the two exams, all students must
complete the writing assignments (which will be explained in class). There will be NO make-up
exams. The only exceptions are for a documented medical problem or a death in the family. In
either case, I will need to receive confirmation from the Dean of Students’ office. Similarly, you
must take the final exam on the date specified by the registrar’s office.
There will also be quizzes throughout the semester on the assigned readings. Some of
these quizzes will be announced and some will be surprise quizzes. If you miss class on the day
of a quiz you will not be allowed to make up the quiz. The only exception will be if you: 1)
inform me prior to the class that you will not be attending, and 2) you bring me legitimate
documentation from a qualified medical expert (or from the Dean of Students office) after the
class to justify your absence.
If you have a diagnosed learning difference you must inform me prior to any exams,
quizzes and the paper due date so that I can make the appropriate arrangements for you.
October 24 is the last day that you may withdraw from this course.
ADA Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates accessibility in all aspects of
the learning environment. If you have an identified disability and are in need of specific
accommodations, please contact Student Services office (Founders) and they will assist you with
your needs including the formal notification to all your professors.
Academic Dishonesty
Improper use of information found on the internet or elsewhere for your research papers
will result in AT LEAST an F on your paper, and most likely an F in the course. If you are not
sure about what constitutes plagiarism it is your responsibility to find out (i.e. ask me or refer to
the Pathfinder). Plagiarism entails either: illegal collaboration with a classmate (e.g. using
someone else’s work as your own); using someone else's words or ideas without providing a
citation; OR providing a citation, but "cutting and pasting" from a source without using
quotation marks to indicate that you are using someone else's exact words. To avoid plagiarism
you must paraphrase the cited information (i.e., put it into your own words). Please review
college policy concerning academic dishonesty in the Pathfinder as well.
REQUIRED TEXT: (available in the bookstore)
Kelly-Kate Pease International Organizations
(Additional readings and films will be assigned throughout the semester)
COURSE GRADE:
Quizzes = 25 %
Midterm Exam = 30%
Final Exam = 30%
Writing assignments = 15%
COURSE SCHEDULE WITH REQUIRED READINGS
(I will change this schedule often. Required readings and schedule changes will be
announced in class. If you miss class, you are responsible for finding out – from your
classmates – any changes that were announced.)
August 26 Introduction
August 29 through Sept 12 Realism
Thucydides "The Melian Dialogue" http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/melian.htm
Robert Kaplan "The Return of Ancient Times"
http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/2000/06/kaplan.htm
Excerpts from Thomas Hobbes The Leviathan
http://history.hanover.edu/courses/excerpts/111hob.html
Hans Morgenthau “Six Principles of Political Realism”
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/morg6.htm
Pease, pages 43-59
Sept 14 through 28 Liberalism
Jeremy Rifkin "The Empathic Civilization"
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/jeremy_rifkin_on_the_empathic_civilization.html
Kant's "Perpetual Peace" http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/kant/kant1.htm
Wilson "The World Must Be Made Safe for Democracy"
http://www.lib.byu.edu/~rdh/wwi/1917/wilswarm.html
Excerpts from John Locke http://history.hanover.edu/courses/excerpts/111locke.html
Excerpts from Adam Smith http://history.hanover.edu/courses/excerpts/111smith.html
Pease, pages 59-76
Sept 30 through Oct 7 Marxism
Marx and Engels "The Communist Manifesto"
http://history.hanover.edu/courses/excerpts/111marx.html
Pease, pages 76-92
Oct 10, 12, 17 Feminism
Pease, pages 92-105
Oct 19 MIDTERM EXAM
Oct 24, 26, 28 International Organizations
Pease, Chapters 1, 2
Oct 31, Nov 2, 4 Security
Pease, Chapter 5
Nov 7, 9, 11, 14 Trade and Development
Pease, Chapters 6, 7
Nov 16, 18, 21 Environment
Pease, Chapter 8
Nov 28, 30, Dec 2, 5 Human Rights
Pease, Chapter 9
Dec 7, 9 Conclusions
Pease, Chapter 10
Final Exam:
December ____