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

THE NORMAN PATERSON SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Carleton University
加拿大卡勒顿大学诺曼·帕特森国际事务学院
  International Relations Theory
Instructor: David B. Carment
Fall Term, 1997
Office: Paterson Hall 2A54 Friday 8:30-11:30
Office Hours: TBA Paterson 2A46
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
There 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.
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