• Week 1: Introduction to the Course

• Week 2: How to think about World Politics

• Week 3: Workshop

• Week 4: Historical Perspectives

• Week 5: Levels of Analysis

• Week 6 War and Violence Part I

• Week 7: War and Violence Part II

• Week 8: Workshop

• Week 9: International Law and Organization

• Week 10: Workshop

• Week 11: The Human Rights Revolution

• Week 12: Special Topics

• Week 13: Economic Globalization

• Week 14: Transnational Challenges Part I

• Week 15: Thanksgiving

• Week 16: Transnational Challenges Part II

• Engagement (25%)

• Global Challenge Analysis (25%)

• Analysis Essays (25%)

• Reading Quizzes (10%)

• Final Exam (15%)

With new knowledge and skills, you will develop an argumentative essay on a global challenge. You’ll pick a current, ongoing international political event that involves at least two countries to write a 1000-1200 word analysis. As a class, will workshop different elements of the project throughout the semester.  The grade will be composed of participation in these workshops on components – proposed topic, outline, full draft, and final submission. For more information, see the Assignments tab on Canvas.