PSCI 4329 Global Politics Professor: Kristina Mitchell kristina.mitchell@utdallas.

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Class meets MWF 9:30am 12:15pm Office Hours By Appointment Course Description: Global politics is an introduction to international politics. First we will analyze different theories of international politics and how each might be applied to real world scenarios. Then we will delve into international relations, cooperation, political economy, and conflict. At various times throughout the course, we will examine current global issues through the lens of our theoretical framework. Required Materials: Theories of International Politics and Zombies by Daniel Drezner International Relations 10th Edition by Joshua S. Golstein and Jon C. Pevehouse Students should also expect to access various online newspapers, magazines, and other resources for information on current global events. Grading: Exam 1 Exam 2 Short papers Quizzes/Participation

35% 35% 20% 10%

This syllabus is tentative and subject to change. Exams: Each student must take two exams worth 35% each. Please bring a photo ID to each exam. Makeup exams will only be given with prior notice and written approval from the instructor. Papers: Students will be expected to write two 1-2 page papers throughout the course. Each paper should examine a current international issue (military, economic, cultural, etc.) by providing both a brief summary of the issue and explaining it in terms of the theories of international politics as discussed in class. Quizzes: There will be 4 in-class short-answer quizzes over the reading and lectures. Your top 3 quiz grades will make up the remaining 10% of your grade, along with participation in class activities. The dates of these quizzes will not be announced in advance. There are no makeup quizzes. Class Rules 1) You must put your full name on all email correspondence. I will not send exam, quiz, or final grades via email. You are strongly encouraged to use your UTD email account. I do not check eLearning Email. Please email me at the address provided at the top of the syllabus. 2) If your cell phone rings in class, you may lose participation points. I recommend that you leave your phone in your car.

3) Any disruptive or disrespectful behavior will lose participation points. Please listen attentively to me and to other students. Racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other form of bigotry are not acceptable in this class. 4) Attendance is mandatory. You are responsible for any announcements made during class. Other course policies can be found at http://go.utdallas.edu/syllabus-policies. May 23rd Class introduction Pevehouse: Chapter 1 May 25th Realism Pevehouse: Chapter 2 Drezner: Introduction - Realpolitik May 27th Liberalism Pevehouse: Chapter 3 Drezner: Liberal World Order Social Construction May 30th Memorial Day No Class June 1st Domestic Factors Pevehouse: Chapter 4 Drezner: Domestic Politics - Conclusion June 3rd International Conflict & Security Pevehouse: Chapter 5 First Paper Due June 6th International Conflict & Security Pevehouse: Chapter 6 June 8th Exam 1 June 10th International Law & Human Rights Pevehouse: Chapter 7 June 13th International Political Economy Pevehouse: Chapter 8 & 9 June 15th International Political Economy Pevehouse: Chapter 13

June 17th International Organizations Pevehouse: Chapter 10 Second Paper Due June 20th International Organizations June 22nd International Politics & Policy June 24th Exam Two