COURSE MATERIAL REVIEW

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Need to do a review of 4-6 pages of the material covered, videos, book, and assigned readings.

There will be 5 REVIEWS IN TOTAL FOR THIS CLASS, and I would like to work with you for the FIVE of them. One every week $65, in total for the 5 assignments weekly will be $325.

This class also has a FINAL EXAM, that we can discuss later ( I WILL PAY MORE THAN $100, I STILL DON’T KNOW WHAT IS IT BUT I HAVE THE MONEY FOR IT).

You will see the BOOK ATTACHED.

LINKS FOR THE VIDEOS:

The video section includes comments by Steven Smith explaining the role of IR theory in general, two lectures by Richard Betts and Mearsheimer on the Realist school, and conversations with leading neorealists, Waltz and Mearsheimer, as well as a lecture on the rise of China from a neorealist perspective (Those videos in this section that are designated as “Required” must be included in the Review).

INR 4603 (ONLINE)-Theories of International Relations: Summer A, 2021 (Partial Syllabus) Prof. Mohiaddin Mesbahi Office: SIPA# 435 mesbahim@fiu.edu (305) 348-2227 Teaching Assistant: Leonid Konstantakos: lkons001@fiu.edu ——————————————————————————————————- The course’s topics are divided into 5 Sections, and students will have writing assignments (Reviews of the Literature) on the required readings and related materials for each section. Instructions for the Reviews are provided below. Requirements and Grading Policy: The final class grade includes: FIVE Reviews of the Literature (70%) + One Exam (30%) = 100%. Reviews of the Literature: 70% (70 points in total – each Review is 14 points): A 4 page “Review-of-the-Literature” (double-spaced; one inch margins, with font 12) for each section of assigned readings/materials is mandatory. There are a total of 5 Reviews (one review for each section of the syllabus). If you need to, you may write more than 4 pages, but do not exceed 6 pages. Instructions for the Reviews: The Reviews must follow this Format/Content:

1) Content: All the readings and videos for each Section of the syllabus should be covered in the Review for that section. The degree of attention and space you devote to each reading or video in your review, however, is up to you. The point is not to write a detailed summary of the readings and videos, but to identify the key and salient points/main ideas of each author’s findings and assertions. Your grade for each review will depend on: a) the comprehensiveness of your coverage, i.e., inclusion of the assigned readings and required videos, b) meeting the minimum of required pages, and c) following the format provided here.

2) Writing format: You can, but you do not need to, write these reviews in essay format; you can also simply name the author and identify key arguments/points that you think are most important in that particular reading or video using bullet format.

3) Length: A minimum of a 4 page Review (no more than 6 pages) on the required readings/materials for each Section is mandatory. The Review must be typed double-

spaced, with one-inch margins and font 12 format. 4) Must Bold the names of authors/speakers.

5) Read the readings and write the reviews in the sequence in which they appear

 

 

 

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on the Syllabus to maintain the flow of your engagement with each topic. 6) Avoid long quotations.

= = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = Required Textbook: 1-Paul R. Viotti and Mark V. Kauppi, International Relations Theory 5th Edition. (Pearson: 2012-5th Edition). (Important Note: You must only obtain the 5th Edition; other editions are not acceptable). = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Readings and Videos for Section 1: May 10th–May 16th 1-Theory Building, Realism, and Neorealism: Leviathan and the Structured World

Readings:

-Viotti & Kauppi: Preface; Ch. 1/Selected Readings (pp.1-31); and Ch.2/Selected Readings (pp:39-116)

-Readings on Canvas: Rosenau & Durfee, “The Need for Theory” E. H. Carr, “Carr”, excerpts from The Twenty Year Crisis

Morgenthau, “Morgenthau”, excerpts from Politics Among Nations Waltz, “Realist Thought and Neorealist Theory” Gilpin, “War and Change in World Politics” Jervis, “Perception and Misperception in International Politics” Mearsheimer, “Tragedy of Great Power Politics”

Walt, “IR Theory for Lovers: A Valentine’s Guide” Betts, “Realism is an Attitude, Not a Doctrine” Walt, “The Realist’s Guide to the Coronavirus Outbreak” Videos: -Steve Smith on bringing International Relations theory to life (2014)- (6 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvKRAd9b0zU&list=PLEHjEVChLOxfviThXGcSHMKhFf _vDyQdf&index=4 -Gerard van der Ree, “Realism”-Lecture (2014) (25 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFeQNi8mK5Q -Richard Betts, “Realism”-Lecture-(Columbia University)-March 2007 (54 minutes)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCE7EB1Nvq4 -John Mearsheimer- Lecture: “Structural Realism”- (The Open University) 2014-(10 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXllDh6rD18 -Conversation with Kenneth Waltz (2008) https://online.fiu.edu/videos/?vpvid=1e365051-102e-4a6e-ad3c-b730cad1e7b8 -John Mearsheimer: “An Offensive Realist’s View of China and Crimean Crisis”-2014 (Watch from minute 11 to minute 50) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZV97GUdHzA -Randall Schweller: Theory in Action: Realism -2011 (4 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnKEFSVAiNQ

 

 

 

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Notes on Readings for Review #1: This section addresses issues related to three broad themes: a) the requirements of IR theory building, b) classical realism, its philosophical underpinnings such as the ideas of Hobbes, Machiavelli, and Thucydides, realism’s key assumption, and some of the key thinkers such as Hans Morgenthau, and c) neorealism/structural realism, its key assumptions and differences with classical realism, and some of the key theorists such as Kenneth Waltz, John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt among others. Review# 1 is due: Sunday, May 16th (11: 50 PM) (No Extension allowed) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == == = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == =

Assignment Analyzing Boxy Language

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Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapter 7, 8
  • Lesson 3
  • APA style manual
  • Citation and Writing Assistance: Writing Papers At CU
  • Library Overview
  • How to Search for Articles – the Everything Tab

Instructions

Social Movements are only as important as the person leading them. The person(s) leading a social movement must have charisma and be able to captivate an audience. Political scientists and historians are taught to analyze body language, especially during debates and speeches.

For this assignment, you will watch Dr Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream (Links to an external site.) speech and a speech by Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter movement (Links to an external site.)and answer questions listed below. Pay special attention to the following aspects in the two speeches.

  • Importance of body language while delivering the speech.
  • Gestures, cadence and delivery style.

Answer the following

  1. Provide a summary of the two speeches.
  2. Compare Dr. King’s leadership, charisma, power and passion to capture his audience to Alicia Garza’s speech. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any?
  3. How does the location of the speeches support their messaging? Dr. King’s speech was held in a church and at the Lincoln Memorial, whereas today we have social networking and more avenues to relay messages. Does messaging make a difference?
  4. Describe how the audience in Dr. King’s speeches relate to the Alicia Garza’s audience. Do you see a similarity or differences in the speeches and in the audience?

Paper Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 2-3 pages of substantive content
  • 12 pt font
  • Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style
  • References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome) . At least one of the references should be a state constitution.
  • Title and introduction pages are present.

Government Regulations And Social Insurance Programs

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Week 8 Discussion: Government Regulations And Social Insurance Programs

 

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Textbook: Greenberg, E. S & Page, B. I. (2018). The Struggle for Democracy, 2018 Elections, and Updates Edition. (12th ed.). Pearson.

· Textbook: Chapter 17

· Lesson

· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions

For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:

· Option 1: The main social insurance programs like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment compensation are funded by a payroll tax on the earnings of individuals who may receive benefits. Do you think the social insurance programs are effective? How are social insurance programs affected by the socioeconomic and political forces? Explain your answers.

· Option 2: Research government regulations on a particular area of your choice, such as food, drugs, product safety, fracking, environment, etc. Do you think the government regulations go too far? Do you think the government needs to add more regulations? How are lobbyists involved concerning regulations on food and drug safety, and our environment concerning fracking? Explain your answers.

Be sure to make connections between your ideas and conclusions and the research, concepts, terms, and theory we are discussing this week.

Writing Requirements

· Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)

· Cite your sources when applicable (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside scholarly source)

· APA format for in-text citations and list of references

CASE ANALYSIS OF DUNCAN V. KAHANAMOKU

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Use the IRAC method to outline Duncan v. Kahanamoku. Produce a (5) five-double-spaced pages of analysis utilizing the IRAC – issue, rule, analysis, conclusion – method in the module 2 commentary. IRAC is a method used to deconstruct a judicial opinion, but it can be used for anything that you read. Identifying and assessing the merits of an argument or position are academic skills that you will continue to apply and develop. Use this template for your paper with the American Psychological Association (APA) style and format, 6th edition. Note that no additional research is required. All the information is contained in the case.

Grades are based on the following:

  • Identification and articulation of the specific, general, and sub-issue(s), rule, analysis, and conclusion
  • Description of the dicta (opinions of the court on related issues, and not part of the official ruling)
  • Fully performing the task assigned
  • Offering creative and/or critical opinions
  • Expressing yourself clearly and concisely
  • Forming logical arguments and conclusions
  • Grammar and compliance to APA (6th)