Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - POL 841 G100

International Relations (5)

Class Number: 7870

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

The objective of this course is to survey major (if not all) theoretical approaches to the contemporary study of international relations, cutting across the boundaries of sub-fields.  We will read contemporary classics.

Course Organization:
 4-hour seminar every Tuesday, 09:30-13:20

Grading

  • One presentation and weekly participation 20%
  • One take-home exam 40%
  • Paper 40%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

The following books are required readings.  They have been ordered for purchase at the SFU Bookstore for your convenience.  Additional journal articles will be used as well.  The required books and articles are all reserved in the Library’s reserve section.   

Bull, Hedley. The Anarchical Society. Macmillan, 1977. *         

Keohane, Robert. After Hegemony. Princeton University Press, 1984.*

Keohane, Robert, and Joseph Nye. Power and Interdependence. 4th ed. Longman, 2012.* 

Gilpin, Robert. War and Change in World Politics. Cambridge University Press, 1981.

Mearsheimer, John. The Tragedy of Great Power Politics.  W.W. Norton, 2001.*

Russett, Bruce and John Oneal. Triangulating Peace.  W.W. Norton, 2001.

Tickner, J. Ann. Gendering World Politics.  Columbia University Press, 2001.

Waltz, Kenneth. Man, the State, and War.    Columbia University Press, 1959.*

Waltz, Kenneth. Theory of International Politics.  Random House, 1979.

Ripsman, Norrin M, Jeffrey W. Taliaferro, and Steven E. Lobell, Neoclassical Realist Theory of      International Politics.  Oxford University Press, 2016.  

*Any edition is acceptable.  

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

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