輔仁大學全人教育課程中心通識教育課程綱要
課程名稱 國際政治International Politics 學分數 2
授課教師 梁崇民C-M. LIANG Tel 29053674 Fax 29041651
e-mail : 041586@mail.fju.edu.tw I. Purpose
In this course, we will study the core concepts, processes, and issues of international politics. Through lectures and discussions, this course will help students to think critically with an independent working mind and research capability. Comparative methodology via nihilism, monism, dualism, trilogy will also be discussed.
II. Content
Lecture 1 Introducing the course and evaluation method. Attendance and Active
participation are encouraged.
Lecture 2 Methodology, introduction to the International Politics, theories and method, idealism and realism
Lecture 3 Power politics, elements of power,
Lecture 4 Alternatives to Power politics, peace studies, Human Rights Lecture 5 Foreign Policy, decision-making, Military-Industrial Complex Lecture 6 International Conflict, causes of war
Lecture 7 Military force, arms control Lecture 8 Mid-Term Examination
Lecture 9 International organizations, morality and law, Lecture 10 International Trade and International Politics Lecture 11 Multinational business and International Politics Lecture 12 Regional Integration
Lecture 13 Environment and population
Lecture 14 The North-South Gap, Development and Aid, DAC peer review Lecture 15 OECD and International Development
Lecture 16 Global village and Humanitarian aid Lecture 17 Final Examination
III. Evaluation
Final grades will consist of the following:
Attendance, active participation, assignments, tests: 40%
Mid-Term Examination (written and oral):30%
Final Examination (written):30%
IV. Bibliography
Goldstein, J. (2008), International relations, New York: Longman.7th edition,
597 pages.
http://www.internationalrelations.net
www.google.com (advanced research) is also an invaluable instrument.
