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Lecturer
Mr. Glenville McLeod
Email: glenvillemcleod@gmail.com
Lecture Hours
Monday: 5-7:00pm
Tuesday:5-7:00pm
Thursday:7-9:00pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is structured to introduce students to the core elements of international relations. The main purpose
is to provide a broad overview of the field. It will examine the historical and intellectual genesis of the
discipline, the basic structure of the international system, the different actors in this system, and the relationship
between domestic and international issues. Students will be introduced to the major theories and approaches of
the field and learn how to apply these to the evaluation of the contemporary global system. They will be
exposed to a number of issues, concepts and perspectives, and some current affairs. One of the main goals of
GOVT 1008 is to develop analytical and critical thinking skills that will prepare you for Level II and III
International Relations courses.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide you with an introduction to the study of international relations. By the end of
the course you should be able to assess the major debates in contemporary International Relations. You should
be able to identify, describe and analyse the major issues, theories and concepts in International Relations.
Extensive reading, critical thought, vigorous discussion and regular attendance at lectures and tutorials are
essential for performing well in GOVT1008. Students are therefore REQUIRED, to keep abreast of
international affairs by reading local and international newspapers and journals.
PRESCRIBED TEXTS
John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owen. eds. The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to
International Relations. 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011.
Graham Evans & Jeffery Newham. The Penguin Dictory of International Relations. London: Penguin Books,
2011.
Karen A. Mingst. Essentials of International Relations. 5th ed. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2010.
Jon C. Pevehouse and Joshua S. Goldstein. International Relations. 10th ed. New York: Pearson Longman,
2012.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Charles W. Kegley and Eugene R. Wittkopf. World Politics: Trend and Transformation. Boston:Wadsworth,
2012.
Bruce Russett, Harvey Starr and David Kinsella. World Politics: Menu for Choice. Boston:Wadsworth, 2010.
Steven Spiegel, Elizabeth Matthews et al. World Politics in a New Era. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011.
2. Tutorial presentation & participation (15 percent): Unless otherwise stated, tutorial presentations should be
approximately 30 minutes. Participation in tutorials is mandatory. Good participation goes beyond merely
reading a presentation once for the semester. It requires careful reading of at least the material on the course
outline, and regular meaningful discussion of the topics. Your preparation for and participation in discussions
are central to interesting and productive tutorial sessions. Questions pertaining to any part of the lectures,
readings or any matter related to the course material are welcome.
INTRODUCTION
1. The Origins and Development of the International Relations Discipline
4. FOREIGN POLICY
• Strategic decision-making
• Baylis & Smith, The Globalization of World Politics, Chapter on “Diplomacy”
• Kegley & Wittkopf, World Politics, Chapter 3
• Mingst, Essentials of IR, Chapter 5
• Pevehouse & Goldstein, Chapter 4
7. HUMAN RIGHTS
• Baylis & Smith Chapter 29
• Ignatieff, Michael, “Are Human Rights Defensible?” in Foreign Affairs Nov/Dec 2001
• Kegley & Wittkopf, Chapter 16
• Mingst, Essentials of IR, Chapter 10
• Spiegel & Wehli
8. THE ENVIRONMENT
• Baylis & Smith, Chapter 20
• Kegley & Wittkopf, Chapter 15 (10th edition)
• Mingst, Chapter 10
• Pevehouse, Chapter 11
• Russett, Starr & Kinsella, Chapter 16 & 17 (8th edition)
• Spiegel & Wehling, Chapter 13 (3rd edition)