Introduction to International Relations:
Class 1: Approaches to Studying IR POLS 1402 - Fall 2008 Mon-Wed-Fri 8:00-8:50 AM
2007 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Class Objectives
What is IR? Why do we study it? How do we define it? Approach it? What are
Intro to International Relations:
Studying IR and Evolving World Politics Class 2: Fri. Aug 29
POLS 1402 - Fall 2008 Mon-Wed-Fri 8:00-8:50 AM
2007 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Class Objectives
What is IR? How do we define it? What are the relevant a
Chapter 3
The basic question addressed in this chapter is, How can we usefully define the discipline of political science? We begin by focusing on three subjects of great interest to political scientists: political philosophy and ethics, the empirica
Four principles involved in the study of politics include sociality, cooperation, conflict, and stability. Sociality asks the question of what we as humans are like by nature. Cooperation determines the manner in which we will work with others. Confl
Intro!
What is IR? The study of international relations
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IR Theory: explanations that can be generally applied across cases: logical, with good, empirical evidence Goal of IR theory o Logic and debate o Solve or predict problem
CHAPTER 2 Theories of World Politics
Chapter Outline I. Understanding World Politics A. The Elusive Quest for Theory B. The Evolution of Theoretical Inquiry II. Liberalism A. The Liberal Worldview B. The Liberal Reform Program III. Realism A. The Re
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Winter 2009
Session 1: What is International Relations?
International Relations as a field of study covers the factors and processes that affect the interactions among s
INTS 1700 Notes General Concepts I. II. Political Unit: Autonomous political entities; ex: Taiwan State-6 requirements 1. Sovereignty: sole use of force; political authority 2. Territory: Has to be defined and be recognized by international community
GV958 Contemporary Political Theory Week 10 Ideology, Discourse and Norms
Examples of the study of ideology, norms and culture:
1. Carmines and Stimsons Issue Evolution (1991) Major change in the American political discourse in 1960s and 1970s. Br
POLSCI 160 CHAPTER 2 NOTES: Evaluating arguments About International Politics THEORIES AS SIMPLIFICATIONS OF REALITY Theories: Provide a prospective explanation of reality. Theory provides a simplification of reality to allow people to say what is tr
Lecture 8
1. Structural theories: a. Theories that discount domestic policies. b. Comparative politics ( within countries) and International politics i. Neither thought to be relevant to other ii. American politics thouught to be also separate c. Pol
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Realism
The common phrase associated with the theory of realism is power politics. While this phrase is somewhat necessary to understanding the assumptions of political realism, it
GV958 Contemporary Political Theory Week 2
Theory is a system of definitions and explanations that allows us to understand the phenomena we observe.
Theory is a system of definitions and explanations that allows us to understand the phenomena we ob
Transnational Politics
Theories of IR: An Introduction
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Attendance, papers, presentation, campaign item Why theory? Levels of Analysis Theories of IR and transnationalism Readings:
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