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 Mrs. McCracken

Assignments for Jan. 31- Feb 18, 2011

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MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY Forward to Unit 2>
31 MID- TERM EXAMS PERIODS 2, 5 Per. 2 - 8:30-10:30 Per. 5 - 11-1:00	February 1 MID- TERM EXAMS PERIODS 1, 4 Per. 1 - 8:30-10:30 Per. 4 - 11-1:00	2 Welcome to IR! Classrules, homework, expectationse overview- What is international relations? (pages 1-6) History Lesson : 1000 ad to 2010.  (Juniors:  pay special attention!!!) Complete chart for 2000-2010 What factors need to be identified? What trends have you noticed? Are there areas of the world with which you are unfamiliar?  Actors and Influences: States: territorial entities controlled by governments and inhabited by a population	3 READING: Prospects for a democratic revolution in Egypt No School for you!	4 Check news stories.  What are they? 1. In a group of 3, classify articles according to levels of analysis.  2. Activity: By yourself, apply the Levels of Analysis to the scenarios. 3. Review US government's  foreign policy making powers international politics conflict and cooperation comparative politics international security international political economy (IPE) Sovereignty: Levels of Analysis: Global Interstate Domestic Individual
Homework:	Homework:	Homework: Start to read pages 21-27 in textbook. 1. Watch the first 5-10 minutes of the international news on t.v.- any major news channel-- Make a list 3-4 stories that pertain to international news, or print out news stories from a reputable news website. Ex: "Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is visiting...." Or  "North Korea has..." 2. Have parents/guardians read class lettes and sign bottom. Return to me tomorrow. 3. Investigate the  class textbook site   that will be used all semester. It has practice tests, suggested essays etc!!!	Homework: Complete the L. of A. chart after reading pages 21-27 in the texbook.  This will provide historical overview for everyone.  It's fairly simple and straight forward. DOWNLOAD: Chart of US Foreign Policy Making Powers	Homework: Watch events in Egypt and Middle East! Complete the timeline chart after reading pages 28-35 .  Use textbook site . Read what British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain says.  Complete the 3 questions there in the spaces provided. Submit and see how well you did!  It auto grades!  If you want to keep a copy of your answer for class tomorrow- do so!!!
77 Historic Context: The Cold War 1945-1990 Review pages 35-38. Cold War NATO Containment Chinese Communist Rev. Sino-Soviet Pact Korean War Summit Meetings Bay of Pigs Cuban Missile Crisis proxy wars Vietnam War Assignment: Global Imperialism Map Due Friday.	8 Historic Context: The Early Post-Cold War Era, 1990-2006? Review pages 38-43. Persian Gulf War (I) Collapse of Soviet Union CIS New World Order Destabilization and genocide in the Balkans Somalia Rwanda Vladimir Putin Terrorism and 9/11 Nuclear arms and Rogue states	9 The "North-South" Gap - the importance of geography - Basis of the Int'l System What is power? bargaining strategies reciprocity deterrence & arms race rationality game theory: zero sum game non-zero sum game	10 QUIZ #1:  Levels of Analysis Historic Context Theories of IR Realism Idealism Constructionism Realism:  Assumptions 1. States 2. Rationality 3. Anarchy	11 1) Realism- power politics states are actors in IR anarchy rationality - states identify self interest and act accordingly unitary actor assumption- states act as single unit Collect imperialism maps (15 points) Disciplines that make up IR Levels of Analysis Historical Context Impact of Arab Civilization Impact of Imperialis Hegemon Superpowers (Bipolarity) North-South Gap Continue Theories of IR...
Homework: Reread pages 35-38 - clarify and review notes. Global Imperialism Map - due Friday.	Homework: On page 43- Thinking Critically Questions 1-3: #1: Last names A-F  #2: Last names G-l #3: Last names l-Z	Homework: Work on imperialism map.  Due Friday.	Homework: Review! Complete imperialism map.	Homework: DOWNLOAD REVIEW SHEET FOR TEST
14             Happy St. Valentine's Day! Students: compare Realism chart answers in quads: 2) Liberalism Rejects realism's anarachy States aren't only actors- includes NGOs, IGOs Redefines rationality: stress psychological motives of decision makers States do not have single interest, but multiple interests Game theory Play prisoner's dilemma in class!	15 Check for homework completion  (15 points) 3) Constructivism Socialization: State Identity is complex/changing- impacts relationships w. others that can change overtime (Ex: European countries now id. with EU) Norms: constrains state power Logic of Appropriatness- how should I behave in this situation Norm Entrepreneurs: individuals/NGOs spred norms globally through travel, writing, meetings and Internet.	16 Check for homework completion (15 points) Go over quizzes! Review lists or terms and concepts for comprehension.  Review for test.	17 TEST ON UNIT  #1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMM	18 NO SCHOOL PRESIDENTS' WEEKEND
Homework: Read pages 45-51 on Realism and Power. Complete Realism colum on chart. On page 43- Thinking Critically Questions 1-3: #1: Last names A-F  #2: Last names : #3: Last names l-Z DOWNLOAD REVIEW SHEET FOR TEST on Feb. 17th	Homework: Read pages 54-64, and Hegemony on page 65. Define or identify the following concepts: Click above link for the word document. You may type it in online if you prefer, but print it out!!! Study for test! Reciprocity Deterrence Arms Race Rationality (Realism) National interest cost-benefit analysis zero-sum game "Chicken" Anarchy Sovereignty security dilemma Balance of power Great Powers Middle	Homework: Read pages 77-79, 80-84 on Liberalism; Complete chart. Read pages 110-112 on Constructivism; Define or identify the following concepts: Click above link for word document of list. You may type it in online if you prefer, but print it out!!! NGO IGO Rationality (Liberalism) Liberal definition of power Collective goods Free Riders International Regime Hegemonic stability theory Collective Security OAS AU Raindow Warrior Incident	Homework: Continue  - Define or identify the following concepts: Click above link for word document of list. You may type it in online if you prefer, but print it out!!! NGO IGO Rationality (Liberalism) Liberal definition of power Collective goods Free Riders International Regime Hegemonic stability theory Collective Security OAS AU Raindow Warrior Incident	Homework: NO HOMEWORK! ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!!!

Educational and Diplomatic Links

International Relations Knowledge Realism International Relations Theory Six Principles of Realism by Hans Morganthau US Department of State: US Foreign Relations US Dept. of State: Timeline of US Diplomacy Georgia and Russia- A History Lesson

Liberal International Relations Theory Constructivism International Relations Theory Marxism and International Releations Theory US Institute of Peace Certificate Course in Conflict Analysis - Take the cours and put it on your college transcripts! * Read *BONUS ACTIVITY* Peacewatch Here!  *

            Unit 1 Test Intro:  Feb. 17, 2011                  
Unit 2 Test Internat'l Law:  March 15, 2100
     Unit 3 Test Economics :  March 29, 2011                
Unit 4 Test Conflict Avoidance: April 15, 2011
  Unit 5: Test Military Intervention: May 12, 2011                
Unit 6 Test Conflict Resolution:  May 25, 201

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