Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2017 - POL 459 F100

Selected Topics in Governance (4)

Diplomatie et gouvernance mondiale

Class Number: 3119

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Eight upper division units in political science or permission of the department.

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

Selected topics: Diplomatie et gouvernance mondiale


This course (in French) focuses on diplomacy and its role in global governance today. It introduces students to the practice of diplomacy, with particular emphasis on how state actors interact with non-state actors to solve global problems. The first part of the course presents the foundations of the analysis of diplomacy (history, theory, method). The second part deals with diplomatic practices in different contexts (bilateral, multilateral, polylateral). The third part examines a series of global issues (war and peace, environmental politics, democracy promotion etc.) through the prism of diplomacy. One class will be devoted to a simulation of the UN Security Council.

There will be a 4-hour seminar each week.

Grading

  • Quiz 10%
  • Final paper* 25%
  • Policy reports* (3 x 15%) 45%
  • UNSC simulation* 20%

NOTES:

* Students are required to submit their final paper/reports to the Turnitin.com service in order to get credit for the assignment.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

TBD

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.
For details, see http://www.sfu.ca/politics/undergraduate/program/related_links.html and click on “Plagiarism and Intellectual Dishonesty” .

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS