1818 International Politics




  • Introduction to course
  • MyHomework site
  • Syllabus and registering for SLU 1818 credit
  • HW: Worksheet for SLU 1818
  • HW: See "MI5 Struggles with Palestine" reading on Resources page. Write a paragraph that explains the positions of the different sides involved. Select one side and explain why they engaged in the actions they engaged in. Be sure to explain the actions. Additionally, if you have questions about the reading, either the content or further interest, write those as well. This will be a lot of new information, so don't get overwhelmed; instead, use it as an opportunity to develop 


    • Week of January 13
    1. International Relations
    2. HW: Begin reading your text: Chapter 1, 3-18, for Wednesday's class. In your notes, write one question that sums up the reading for the class. Your question will have to have some specific details from the reading in order to fulfill the requirement, so don't write a one sentence "get-my-homework-done" question.
    3. SLU 1818 REGISTER FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
    4. Bring SLU 1818 worksheet
    5. Meet in computer lab 235
    6. Once we finish the registration process, you will build the Weebly that you will use for the rest of the semester. See the Weebly assignment in your Resources section of MyHomework.
    7. In-class and HW: Following the SLU 1818 registration, you will work on your current event weekly assignment, and you will be given your reading assignment for the Kosovo Project. 
    TUESDAY:
    1. Students read their questions about the reading in order to lead the discussion of Chapter 1. 
    2. HW: Read pages 19-37 in the IR Text.
    WEDNESDAY:
    1. HW: Be sure to have your first Current Event assignment completed.
    THURSDAY:
    1. HW: Read Classic Theories from your list of resources. You'll be introduced to Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism (Idealism). Make a chart in your notes of these three paradigms (theories) and 1. explain the main belief of each and 2. explain for each strengths and weakness--provide an example of each.
    2. HW: Chapter 2, 49-54
    FRIDAY:
    1. Current Event Day
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