Solving the World's Problems: Diplomacy and Decision-making in International Politics
GOVT 325
Summer 2012
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| Certificates: International Relations |
This course represents a hands-on approach to decision making and diplomacy. It is designed to allow students to take part in diplomatic and decision-making exercises in the context of international political issues and problems. Important historical decisions will be evaluated and re-enacted. In addition, more current international problems that face nations today will be analyzed and decisions will be made on prospective solutions. Finally, various modern day diplomatic initiatives will be scrutinized and renegotiated. The class will essentially function as a working committee, considering a different problem or issue each week. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 - June Session |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
All the readings on this syllabus will be required and are on electronic reserve, except for the books recommended for purchase. The following books will be used extensively and are recommended for purchase:
Robert Jervis, PERCEPTION AND MISPERCEPTION IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Robert Kennedy, THIRTEEN DAYS
Michael Oldstone, VIRUSES, PLAGUES AND HISTORY
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Examinations and Assignments:
Final course grades will be based on one paper on a subject to be announced, another paper and presentations on team projects, and class participation. Students will be asked to prepare a short position paper for each class. It is essential that you keep up with readings so as to enhance participation, as well as avoid excess reading before assignments. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Preparations for decisions and diplomatic bargaining will rely both on assigned readings as well as additional outside materials collected by the students. A significant part of the preparations and class activities will involve extensive team work.
For information about Summer Session, visit www.wesleyan.edu/summer. |
| Instructor(s): Gallarotti,Giulio Times: .MTWRF. 09:00AM-10:40AM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 2 | FR: 1 |
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