Department of Political Science Loyola Marymount University Class Location: University Hall 1403 Meeting Hours: TR 8:00-9:15

Professor Feryal Cherif fcherif@lmu.edu Office: 4210 University Hall Phone: (310) 338-1667 Fax: (310) 338-1950 Office Hours: TR, 10:45 am-12:15 pm; 1:15-2:45 pm

Political Science 165 International Relations

Section 1 Fall 2013

This course is an introduction to international relations. It provides a framework for analyzing state behavior and political phenomena in world politics. Broadly speaking, it addresses the questions of how things happen in the international system and why. In this course, students will become familiar with prevailing theories and themes in international relations, analytic tools used in political science, and writing for the social sciences. We will also examine prevailing questions, such as why states fight or why the UN is mot as effective as we might hope, and topics, like terrorism, human rights, and NGOs and advocacy. Required Texts: There is one required text. All readings are drawn from Principles of International Politics. Bueno de Mesquita, Bruce. 2013. Principles of International Politics. 5th Edition. Washington DC: Sage/CQ Press. All other reading assignments are posted on LMUConnect. Assignments Grading for the course is based on four assignments and course participation. There are two exams for the course: one midterm and a final. In addition, students are required to complete one homework assignment and write one double-spaced, five-page paper on a topic that will be assigned during the semester. Papers must be submitted in paper format to be considered (on time). Papers are due by the end of the class on the day assigned. No email submissions will be accepted. Midterm Exam: 25% Final Exam: 35% Paper: 30%

Participation: 10% Grading & Exam Policies Grading Scale A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F 93.0-100% 90.0-92.9% 87.1-89.9% 83.0-87.0% 80.0-82.9% 77.1-79.9% 73.0-77.0% 70.0-72.9% 67.1-69.9% 60-67% 0-59.9%

Attendance Class attendance will be recorded. Attendance is part of the class participation grade. Absences will only be excused if the reason for the absence can be documented (e.g., doctors note) or with prior approval of the instructor. Changes to Grades You may request reconsideration of your grade for an exam or assignment. To do so, you must provide me with a one to two paragraph written explanation detailing what information you think was overlooked, undercounted, etc. and why this justifies a change of grade. However, if you ask for your exam or paper to be re-graded, please keep in mind that your score may be increased or decreased. Excuses Policy (extensions, make-up exams, etc.) Extensions and make-up exams will be allowed on a case-by-case basis. You must have a documented reason (i.e. medical reason, extenuating personal circumstances, etc.) for not being able to take an exam or turn in a graded assignment at the scheduled time. You will need to bring in supporting documentation to be granted a make-up, extension, etc. After you provide this information and evidence, a decision will be made regarding a make-up, extension, etc. Please note that the make-up midterm exam will be held during the last week of classes. Late Papers A late paper loses 10% for each day that it is late up to 70%. If you turned in a paper one day late, the highest score you can get is a 90% and if you turn in a paper a week late, for example, the highest score that you can get is 70%. Late papers will not be accepted past the November 15.

Tardiness to Exams It is expected that you will arrive to exams on time. Arriving late to exams is a disruption for your classmates and increases the probability that exam information has been shared. Students who arrive more than 30 minutes late will not be allowed to sit for the midterm or final. Exceptions to this policy will be made on a case-by-case basis. Academic Honesty Academic dishonesty will be treated as an extremely serious matter, with serious consequences that can range from receiving no credit for assignments/tests to expulsion. Graded assignments are not collaborative efforts in this class. You must work independently on all exams and papers. If you violate the academic honesty policy you will be assigned a failing grade for the class. Please bear in mind, it is never permissible to turn in any work that has been copied from another student or copied from a source (including Internet) without properly acknowledging the source. It is your responsibility to make sure that your work meets the standard of academic honesty set forth in the LMU Honor Code and Process which appears in the LMU Bulletin 2013-2014 (see http://www.lmu.edu/about/services/registrar/Bulletin/Bulletins_in_PDF_Format.htm.) Additionally, it is not permissible to turn in work for a class that has been previously submitted in part, or in whole, for credit in another course. Any doubts or questions related to this policy should be brought to your instructor as soon as they arise and before you turn in the work. Americans with Disabilities Act Students with special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act who need reasonable modifications, special assistance, or accommodations in this course should promptly direct their request to the Disability Support Services Office. Any student who currently has a documented disability (physical, learning, or psychological) needing academic accommodations should contact the Disability Services Office (Daum Hall Room 224, 310338-4535) as early in the semester as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. Please visit http://www.lmu.edu/dss for additional information. Expectations for Classroom Behavior Students are expected to follow the Lions Code in class (see http://www.lmu.edu/AssetFactory.aspx?vid=30313) or to LMUs Community Standards (see http://www.lmu.edu/studentlife/Judicial_Affairs/Standards_Publication.htm for the Student Conduct Code, Section IV. D.). As an LMU Lion, by the Lions code, you are pledged to join the discourse of the academy with honesty of voice and integrity of scholarship and to show respect for staff, professors, and other students. Computers will be allowed in class for note taking only. If the use of computers proves disruptive, I will ask the class to stop bringing them. Otherwise, the use of phones, pagers,

smartphones, and any other electronic devices is prohibited in class. Please turn off all devices before coming to class. Students who fail to comply with these policies will be asked to leave the classroom. Disruptive behavior, which is persistent or significantly interferes with classroom activities, may be subject to disciplinary action. A student may be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs if their behavior constitutes a violation of the conduct code. Tentative Nature of the Syllabus If necessary, this syllabus and its contents are subject to revision; students are responsible for any changes or modifications distributed in class or posted on LMU's course management system MYLMUConnect. Email Communication I will communicate with the class using the campus email systems, so it is essential that you regularly check your LMU account or forward your LMU email to a personal account. Readings Week 1. Aug. 27 & 29. Introduction to International Relations Reading: Introduction Class canceled August 29. Week 2. Sept. 3 & 5. Evaluating Arguments in International Politics Reading: Chapter 1 Film: Fog of War Weeks 3 & 4. Sept. 10, 12, 17 & 19. Tools of International Politics: An Introduction to Expected Utility and Game Theory Readings: Chapters 3 & 4 Film: Fog of War Weeks 5 & 6. Sept. 24, 26 & Oct. 1 & 3. Theories of International Politics Readings: Chapter 2; p. 176-191; additional readings posted to MyLMUConnect (Blackboard) Week 7. October 8 10. Why Do States Fight? Reading: Chapter 5 **Midterm exam, October 8 Week 8. October 15 17. Theories of War: Domestic Explanations

Readings: Chapter 6 Week 9. October 22 - 24. International Organizations & Efficacy Readings: Chapter 7 (Writing workshop held during class this week) Week 10. Oct. 29 & 31. Human Rights Readings: Chapter 9; additional readings posted to MyLMUConnect Week 11-12. Nov. 5, 7, 12, & 14. Terrorism Reading: Chapter 13; additional readings posted to MyLMUConnect Film: Paradise Now **Paper due Nov. 5 Week 13. November 19 & 21. Democracies & Foreign Policy Reading: Chapters 12 & 14 Week 14. Thanksgiving Week. Class canceled. Week 15. Dec. 3 & 5. International Political Economy. Reading: Chapters 10 & 11.