Wars of Resistance in Scholarship and Film
CSPL 329
Spring 2023
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01
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| Crosslisting:
GOVT 316 |
This course explores the theory, practice, and interpretation of wars that see ostensibly stronger powers wage wars against relatively weaker resistance movements. It combines scholarly readings and interpretive films to gain a deeper understanding of how and why resistance and insurgency can prevail when confronting adversaries who are numerically superior. Students will analyze the inescapable paradoxes that can make wars of asymmetry difficult for stronger states. The seminar discussions will develop a keener grasp of the logic that permeates wars where the weak resist invasion and occupation. This course intersects international security studies, history, and conflict studies. This course will improve knowledge about asymmetric wars and for critical analysis. Though there are no prerequisites, it is desirable that students have previously taken a course in conflict studies or war. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ALLB |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (GOVT)(GOVT-Intl.)(HRAD-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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(If discrepancies exist between major readings in Wesmaps and the results generated by the Text Book Information link, defer to the readings posted in Broad Street Books.)
Text Book Information
Robert B. Asprey, WAR IN THE SHADOWS: THE GUERRILLA IN HISTORY. (ISBN: 0-688-12815-7)
Stephen Biddle, NONSTATE WARFARE: THE MILITARY METHODS OF GUERRILLAS, WARLORDS, AND MILITIAS. (ISBN: 978-0-691-20751-3)
Robert Draper, TO START A WAR: HOW THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION TOOK AMERICA INTO IRAQ (ISBN: 9780525561040)
Alistair Horne, A SAVAGE WAR OF PEACE: ALGERIA 1954-1962. (ISBN 0-333-15515-7)
Brian McAllister Linn, THE PHILIPPINE WAR, 1899-1902. (ISBN: 0-7006-0990-3)
Thomas Pakenham, THE BOER WAR. (ISBN-13: 978-0394427423)
Films, articles, and other book excerpts
Students may use earlier editions of the texts if available.
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Examinations and Assignments:
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One analytical essay and one presentation during the course with one research paper that serves as a final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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It is desirable for students to have previously taken courses in conflict studies or policy and strategy. |
| Instructor(s): Cassidy,Robert Times: ...W... 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: ALLB004; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 12 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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