CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DIVISION SYLLABUS. PO 112 Introduction to World Politics

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1 Catalog Course Description: CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DIVISION SYLLABUS PO 112 Introduction to World Politics World politics with emphasis on international competition, cooperation, war, and peace. Theories explain political and economic events, military conflicts, and how domestic politics are linked to foreign policy. The behavior of states and non-state actors are linked to the evolution of the contemporary world order. Prerequisites: English 1010 Composition I Entry Level Standards: Ability to read and write at college level. Textbook/Materials: Goldstein (2011) International Relatio: Ninth Edition, Update. Boston: Longman ISBN: ISBN: Required Student Learning Outcomes: PSLO 6: The goal of the Social/Behavioral Sciences requirement is (a) to develop in the student an understanding of self and world by examining the content and processes used by social and behavioral sciences to discover, describe, explain, and predict human behavior and social systems; (b) to enhance knowledge of social and cultural ititutio and the values of this society and other societies and cultures in the world; and (c) to understand the interdependent nature of the individual, family, and society in shaping human behavior and determining quality of life. CSLO 1: Recognize, describe, and explain social ititutio, structures, and processes in understanding the complexities of a global culture and diverse society. CSLO 2: Think critically about how individuals are influenced by political, geographical, economic, cultural, and family ititutio in their own and other diverse cultures, explaining how one s own belief system may differ from others.

2 CSLO 3: Explore the relatiohip between the individual and society as it affects the personal behavior, social development, and quality of life of the individual, family, and community. CSLO 4: Examine the impact of behavioral and social science research on the understanding of American political structures and ititutio for citize and government. CSLO 5: Using the most appropriate principles, methods, and technologies, perceptively and objectively gather, analyze, and present social and behavioral science research data, draw logical conclusio, and apply those conclusio to one s life and society. CSLO 6: Take ethical stands based on appropriate research in the social and behavioral sciences. CSLO 7: Analyze and communicate the values and processes that are used to formulate theories regarding the social and behavioral sciences. Required Assessments: 1. Exams: There will be three exams in the semester. The exams will be multiple choice and true-false. The examination questio assess student knowledge of theories, concepts, and structures of world politics. (PSLO 6, CSLO 1,2) 2. - Each chapter contai assignments related to videos or case study simulatio. They provide opportunities to place the student in the role of a decision maker or analyst, applying the concepts, theories, etc. in a real-world context. The student should complete three. (PSLO 6, CSLO 1-7) 3. Chapter Quizzes Chapter quizzes allow for the assessment of progress in the development of student learning and exam preparation. (PSLO 6, CSLO 1,2) CSLO/Assessment Alignment: CSLO CSLO 1 CSLO 2 CSLO 3 CSLO 4 CSLO 5 CSLO 6 CSLO 7 Assessme nts Exams Exams Chapter Quizzes Chapter Quizzes

3 Course Calendar Week 1 Ch. 1, The Globalization of International Relatio n Why International Relatio a. Reflectio on Tianamen Square b. Iraq and Vietnam: An Unfair Comparison Week 2 Ch. 2, Realist Theories n The Prisoner s Dilemma: You Are a Presidential Advisor a. Nuclear Disarmament under the INF Treaty b. Chamberlain s Appeasement Week 3 Ch. 3, Liberal Theories n Using Theory: You are the Prime Minister a. Toppling Hussein b. Establishing Carbon Markets Week 4 Ch. 4, Social Theories n - Military Force: You are a Military Commander a. The Zapatista Rebellion b. Anti-Globalization Protests

4 Week 5 Ch. 5, International Conflict n - Foreign Policy: You are the President a. Churchill s Iron Churchill Speech b. The Cuban Missile Crisis Week 6 Ch. 6, Military Force and Terrorism n - You are a Strategic Analyst a. The Litivinenko Affair b. Winning the Global War on Terror Week 7 Ch. 7, International Organization, Law, and Human Rights n - Human Rights: You are a Refugee a. The Crisis in Darfur b. Ken Saro-Wiwa Week 8 Ch. 8, International Trade n International Trade: You are a Trade Expert a. Conflict Diamonds and the Kimberley Process b. Fair Trade Coffee c. Liberalizing Chinese-British Trade Week 9 Ch. 9, Global Finance and Business n Business: You are a Foreign Market Analyst a. The Mexican Peso Crisis b. Preventing Stagflation in the Global Economy

5 Week 10 Ch. 10, International Integration n Integration: You are a Citizen of Europe a. Regulating Sushi in the European Union b. Opening the Chunnel Exam 2, Ch Week 11 Ch. 11, Environment and Population n Tranational Issues: You are an Environmental Coultant a. Carteret s Climate Refugees b. Brazil s Biofuel Boom Week 12 Ch. 12, The North-South Gap n The North-South Gap: You are a Coffee Farmer a. Zimbabwe s Economic Crisis b. Go Slows in Lagos Week 13 Week 14 Ch. 13, International Development n International Development: You are the Minister of Trade and Finance a. Western Arms Sales and the Rwandan Genocide b. Global Food Prices and Changing Diets c. The Bhopal Disaster Video and n Assignments should be completed by the end of Week 13

6 Week 15 Ch. 14, Postscript Exam 3 to be held during Finals Week, Ch Grade Scale A B C D F 64-0 I. College Policies This class is governed by the policies and procedures stated in the current Chattanooga State Student Handbook. Additional or more specific guidelines may apply. ADA Statement Students who have educational, psychological, and/or physical disabilities may be eligible for accommodatio that provide equal access to educational programs and activities at Chattanooga State. These students should notify the itructor immediately, and should contact Disabilities Support Services within the first two weeks of the semester in order to discuss individual needs. The student must provide documentation of the disability so that reasonable accommodatio can be requested in a timely manner. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements in order to receive a passing grade in a class, with or without reasonable accommodatio.

7 Disruptive Students The term classroom disruption mea student behavior that a reasonable person would view as substantially or repeatedly interfering with the activities of a class. A student who persists in disrupting a class will be directed by the faculty member to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class period. The student will be told the reason(s) for such action and given an opportunity to discuss the manner with the faculty member as soon as practical. The faculty member will promptly coult with the division dean and the college judicial officer. If a disruption is serious, and other reasonable measures have failed, the class may be adjourned, and the campus police summoned. Unauthorized use of any electronic device cotitutes a disturbance. Also, if a student is concerned about the conduct of another student, he or she should please see the teacher, department head, or division dean. Affirmative Action Students who feel that he or she has not received equal access to educational programming should contact the college affirmative action officer. Academic Integrity/Academic Honesty In their academic activities, students are expected to maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. Academic honesty is prohibited. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, an attempt by one or more students to use unauthorized information in the taking of an exam, to submit as one s own work, themes, reports, drawings, laboratory notes, computer programs, or other products prepared by another person, or to knowingly assist another student in obtaining or using unauthorized materials. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic honesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately respoible to the itructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctio, which may be imposed through the regular ititutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the itructor has the authority to assign an F or zero for an activity or to assign an F for the course. The itructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus in writing during the course of the semester.