Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - POL 472 F100

Diplomacy and Global Governance (4)

Class Number: 5073

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Thu, 2:30–5:20 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 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 three hours of lecture/seminar each week.

The class is taught in French.

Grading

  • Quiz 7%
  • Final paper (Students are required to submit their final paper to the Turnitin.com service in order to get credit for the assignment) 25%
  • Policy reports: (Students are required to submit their reports to the Turnitin.com service in order to get credit for the assignment) 30%
  • In-class presentation: 7%
  • Final exam 27%
  • Participation 4%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

TBD

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.