1) Introduce students to the actors and issues in contemporary world politics.

Students completing the assigned readings on time and participating in class discussion will obtain a survey of world politics. Your primary text, World Security, is an edited volume whose various authors are experts on the global issues and security concerns covered in the text.  These essays illustrate the interdependence of the world and its people.

2) Help the student obtain and use information on world politics from a variety of sources.

The final class project will require extensive research on a world security issue of your choosing. In assembling your final project, you will be entering cyberspace and traveling on the super information highway. Students will produce a Websites that houses your research.

3) Teach the students to evaluate critically and integrate a range of perspectives on world politics.

To critically evaluate and integrate differing perspective on world politics, students are required to read the assignments in Taking Sides and be prepared to partake in both class discussions and small group exercises. In addition, analysis report of each global issue assigned will be turned in the day of classroom discussion.  Please read "Questions to Ask When Examining a Position" prior to evaluating an author's stance.  Also, be aware that many authors use propaganda when arguing a position.  Read "Propaganda Alert" to become familiar with different techniques.

4) Facilitate the student's cultivation of a personal approach to responsible world citizenship.

Students will be responsible for reading a news source daily:  New York Times

Be advised that students are required to take examinations and quizzes at the scheduled time. Make-up exams and incompletes will only be given under the most unusual circumstances, and only if I am notified prior to the exam period. Also, lectures will not duplicate the readings. You will be evaluated on your understanding of both.

Any students with disabilities who need accommodations in this course are encouraged to speak with the instructor as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

Your final grade will be based on the combination of the activities outlined below:

Midterm Exam 25%
Final  Exam 30%
Web Project 30%
Participation 15%
 

Any student with a disability who needs accommodations in this course is encouraged to speak with the instructor as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.