Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - POL 472 F100

Diplomacy and Global Governance (4)

Class Number: 11597

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 14, 2018
    Sat, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

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

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines diplomacy and its role in global governance. Introduces students to the theory and practice of diplomacy, both bilaterally and multilaterally, with particular emphasis on how interactions between state actors and non-state actors contribute to the resolution of global problems.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course (in French) focuses on diplomacy and its role in global governance today. Every aspect of global governance necessitates the collaboration of multiple actors with different interests. The course 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 deals with diplomatic practices in different contexts (bilateral, multilateral, polylateral). The second part examines a series of global issues (war and peace, environmental politics, democracy promotion, trade etc.) through the prism of diplomacy.

There will be a 4-hour seminar each week.

The class is taught in French.

Grading

  • Quiz 10%
  • Final paper (Students are required to submit their final paper to the Turnitin.com service in order to get credit for the assignment) 30%
  • Policy reports: (2*15%) (Students are required to submit their reports to the Turnitin.com service in order to get credit for the assignment). 30%
  • Final exam (late add exam, date and time TBA) 25%
  • Participation 5%

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