(整理)InternationalRelationsTheory加拿大卡勒顿大学诺曼·帕特森国际事务学院.

THE NORMAN PATERSON SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSCarleton University加拿大卡勒顿大学诺曼·帕特森国际事务学院46.547 International Relations TheoryInstructor: David B. CarmentFall Term, 1997Office: Paterson Hall 2A54 Friday 8:30-11:30Office Hours: TBA Paterson 2A46E-mail: dcarment@ccs.carleton.caCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThere is a fundamental divide between scholars and practitioners of international relations. The gap is artificial and unnecessary. The purpose of this course is to bridge it, based on the belief that while each situation has unique features, understanding general patterns of international relations can help practitioners formulate sound policy.The seminar is guided by some basic questions. How is knowledge about international relations acquired? How can peace and cooperation be achieved and maintained in a changing international system? How can theory be applied to international relations policy? To address these and other questions this seminar will: (1) discuss the underlying assumptions and images that influence the practice of international politics;(2) provide through lectures and assigned readings, representative samples of theoretical works; (3) introduce to the student, key concepts and methodologies used by scholars in their study of international relations; and (4) apply international relations theory to the practice of international politics.There are two phases of study in this seminar. The first part of the seminar will introduce some of the seminal contributions to international relations theory. This introduction provides the framework for a study of major debates within international relations theory. These debates focus on, among other things, the limits to cooperation and the role of institutions in managing conflict among states. In the second part of the course, students will be expected to apply the theory they have learned through participation in an interactive computer simulation involving other university teams throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe (East and West). As they attempt to implement policy initiatives and work in teams to resolve international disputes, students will confront international relations issues in a context that provides an authenticity of experience and practicality. The objective is to enable participants to create and test organizational skills, understand the interdependence of international issues, appreciate cultural differences and approaches to world problems, and use computers for multi-nation communications. The class will represent Canada for the 1997/1998 simulation. The simulation is intended to focus on a few primary issues in the world and how these issues are related; it is not intended to cover all international issues that exist today. The main subgames are: International Trade, International Debt and Development, Global Environment, Human Rights,World Health, Arms Control and Regional Cooperation.Classes will consist of lectures, student presentations, preparation for the simulation and on-line computer simulation. Students are expected to come to class having done all the required reading and prepared to contribute and listen to viewpoints of other students. Students are required to write an individual work of 15-pages based on the the application of international relations theory to the simulation. There will be a group presentation based on the issue paper presented midway through the course. The grading for the course is as follows:Peer Evaluation (within policy groups) 10%Group Evaluation (across policy groups) 10%Issue Paper (group project) - 5 pages 15%ICONS simulation (October 21 - November 22) 15%Class participation 20%Final Individual Paper - 15 Pages 30%SUGGESTED READINGStudents are not required to purchase any single text for the course. However, there are several texts that are very useful as general guides to international relations theory. You are strongly encouraged to consult at least two of the following:Hobbes, T. Leviathan (London: 1968). chs.13,14,17. Selections are also found in Vasquez, J.A. Classics of International Relations (Englewoods-Cliff: 1986).Holsti, K.J. The Dividing Discipline (Toronto: 1985).Kegley, C. W. & Wittkopf, E.R. The Global Agenda: Issues and Perspectives (4th ed. 1995).Machiavelli, N. The Prince (London: 1961) chs. 5, 9 17. Selections are also found in Vasquez, J.A. Classics of International Relations (Englewoods-Cliff: 1986).Viotti, P. R. & Kauppi, M. V. International Relations Theory: Realism, Pluralism and Globalism (London: 1993).PART ONE - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY1. September 5 - The Meaning of Theory in International RelationsRequired:Banks, Michael "The International Relations Discipline: Asset or Liability for Conflict Resolution?" in Azar, E. E. & Burton, J. eds. International Conflict Resolution (Lynne Rienner, 1986).Mansbach, R.W. & Ferguson, Y. H. "Values and Paradigm Change: The Elusive Quest for International Relations Theory" in Kauppi, P. and Viotti, M. eds. International Relations Theory (MacMillan, 1989).Stein, J.G.; Risse-Kappen, T. "Symposium: The End of the Cold War and Theories of International Relations" International Organization (vol. 48, no. 2, 1994).Suggested:Barkin, S. "Legitimate Sovereignty and Risky States" in Schneider, G. and Weitsman, P. eds Enforcing Cooperation (St. Martin's Press, 1997).Puchala, D. J. "The Pragmatics of International History" Mershon International Studies Review (April, 1995).Singer, J.D. "The Incompleat Theorist: Insight Without Evidence"in Vasquez, J.A. Classics of International Relations (Englewoods-Cliff: 1986).Additional Items:* assign students to working groups* discuss requirements for individual essay and in-class presentations* review conference list and agenda items* there will be a small fee for registering in the simulation* important: each group should meet to prepare the first draft (2 page outline) of their issue papers. This first draft is to be distributed in class and discussed on Friday September 26. Students should use the list of agenda items for upcoming ICONS conferences as a guide when developing their respective proposals and recommendations.* INTERNET: in addition to conventional research material, students are strongly encouraged to use INTERNET resources to obtain information for their papers. The main ICONS Web site provides several useful links to government documents, treaties and other resources./icons/icons.htmlMacro Perspectives2. September 12 - Realism and Neo-RealismRequired:Gilpin, R. "The Richness of the Tradition of Political Realism" International Organization (vol. 38, no.2, 1984).Morgenthau, H. Politics Among Nations (Yale University Press: 1978) chs. 1,3,15.Suggested:Grieco, J.M. "Anarchy and the Limits of Cooperation: A Realist Critique of the Newest Liberal Institutionalism", International Organization (Vol. 42, 1988).Levy, J. "Contending Theories of International Conflict" in Crocker, C., Hampson, F. and P. Aall, eds. Managing Global Chaos (USIP Press, 1996).Powell, R. "Anarchy in International Relations Theory: the Neorealist-Neoliberal Debate" International Organization (vol. 48, no. 2, 1994).Sylvester, C. Feminist Theory and International Relations in a Post Modern Era (Cambridge, 1994) Chapters 1 and 2.3. September 19 - Neo LiberalismRequired:Axelrod, R. The Evolution of Cooperation (New York: 1984) chs. 2,4.Stephen Krasner. "Structural Causes and Regime Consequences: Regimes as Intervening Variables" in International Organization (Vol. 36, no. 2, 1982). pp. 1-21.Keohane, R. "Neoliberal Institutionalism" in Keohane, R. ed. International Institutions and State Power (Columbia University Press, 1989).Suggested:Nolan, J. ed. Global Engagement (Brookings, 1994) Chapters 1 and 2.Vayrynen, R. "International Stability and Risky States: The Enforcement of Norms in Schneider, G. and Weitsman, P. eds. Enforcing Coo。