<p>Professor Changrok Soh Korea University E-Mail: [email protected]</p><p>I. World Politics: Theory and Practice</p><p>II. Course Overview  This course examines leading contemporary theories of world politics, showing how each theory contributes uniquely to the larger literature. The main objectives of the course are to provide students with a useful set of analytical tools, an appreciation of the different approaches to it, and an understanding of some of the major issues facing contemporary policymakers. The course will also discuss current issues such as regionalism and humanitarian interventions. In addition, it offers students an opportunity to refine presentation and discussion skills.</p><p>II. Requirements  Students are expected to read all required readings each week and participate in discussions regularly during lectures.  There will be group presentations. Students will be divided into several groups and each group will make the presentation on the chosen topic. There is no group paper. Extra readings for these presentations are recommended.  There will be a midterm and final examination. The midterm will consist of multiple choice and short answers and it will be an in-class exam. The final will be a take-home 24-hour essay exam. Citations are required! Plagiarism in any form will result to a lowered or failing grade. </p><p>III. Evaluation  Course Participation: 20%  Presentation: 30%  Examinations: 50%</p><p>IV. Textbooks ▪ John Baylis and Steve Smith, The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations ▪ World Politics Supplement Reading Packet→Supplement reading materials are uploaded on EKU [File name: 0000(date)-0(number of list order) Author name]</p><p>V. Topics and Readings for the Course</p><p>3/3 Introduction: What is World Politics? ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 1</p><p>3/11 History of International Relations: Globalization of World Politics ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 2-4 ▪ Supplementary readings: o Francis Fukuyama “The End of History” o Jack Snyder “One World, Rival Theories” o Thucydides “Melian Dialogue”</p><p>3/17 International Relations Theories: Realism ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 5 ▪ Supplementary readings: o Hans J. Morgenthau “A Realist Theory of International Politics and Political Power” o John Mearsheimer “Anarchy and the Struggle for Power” o Samuel Hungtingon “The Clash of Civilizations”</p><p>3/24 International Relations Theories: Liberalism Contemporary Mainstream Approaches: Neo-realism & Neo-liberalism ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 6-7 ▪ Supplementary readings: o Michael Doyle “Liberalism & World Politics o Hedley Bull “Does Order Exist in World Politics”</p><p>3/31 International Relations Theories: Marxism, Social Constructivism, Poststructuralism, & International Ethics ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 9-11 ▪ Supplementary readings: o Immanuel Wallerstein “The Rise and Future Demise of the World Capitalist System: Concepts for Comparative Analysis” o Alexander Wendt “Anarchy is What States Make of It: The Social Construction of Power Politics” o Robert Cox “Social Forces, States and World Order”</p><p>4/7 International Relations Structures & Processes: War, Security, & Political Economy  [Group 1 Presentation] Ch.16: Gender in World Politics ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 13-15 ▪ Supplementary readings: o Barry R. Posen “The Security Dilemma and Ethnic Conflict” o Robert Gilpin “The Nature of Political Economy”</p><p>4/14 International Relations Structures & Processes: International Law, Regimes, & the United Nations  [Group 2 Presentation] Ch. 20: Transnational Actors & International Organizations ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 17-19 ▪ Supplementary readings: o Stephen D. Krasner “Structural Causes and Regime Consequences” o Robert Keohane and Joseph S. Nye “Power and Interdependence” (Ch.2) o Robert Alexrod “The Evolution of Cooperation” (Ch.1-2)</p><p>4/21 Midterm Examination</p><p>4/28 International Issues: Terrorism and Globalization, Nuclear Proliferation & Global Trade and Finance  [Group 3 Presentation] Ch. 22: Terrorism & Ch. 23: Nuclear Proliferation  [Group 4 Presentation] Ch. 27: Global Trade and Finance ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 22, 23 & 27 </p><p>5/5 No Class - Holiday</p><p>5/12 International Issues: Nationalism & Regionalism in International Affairs  [Group 5 Presentation] Ch. 24: Nationalism  [Group 6 Presentation] Ch. 26: Regionalism in International Affairs ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 24 & 26</p><p>5/19 International Issues: Environment, Culture, Poverty and Development  [Presentation Group 7] Ch. 21: Environmental Issues & Ch. 25 Culture  [Presentation Group 8] Ch. 28: Poverty, Development, and Hunger ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 21, 25 & 28</p><p>5/26 International Issues: Human Security, Human Rights & Humanitarian Intervention  [Presentation Group 9] Ch. 29: Human Security  [Presentation Group 10] Ch. 30: Human Rights & Ch. 31 Humanitarian Intervention ▪ Baylis and Smith: Chapter 29, 30 & 31</p><p>6/2 Conclusion: Future of World Politics ▪ Baylis and Smith, Chapter 32-33</p><p>6/9 Final Examination</p>