Students will examine how theory offers a paradigm within which to integrate their knowledge of the field. Students will gain an appreciation of the fundamental issues, dilemmas and choices in world politics. Students who irregularly attend class will not receive extra assistance or the benefit of the doubt. Students should not assume they will be permitted to make up missed exams or assignments. Prior notification is desirable, but does not guarantee a retake.
Assignments are due in class, at the beginning of class.
Late assignments, if accepted, are penalized a full letter grade per day. Students who anticipate missing a class on an exam or assignment day should contact the professor beforehand to see if an accommodation can be made. Students who regularly arrive late or miss class should not expect the professor to provide outside assistance. More than four absences during the semester is considered excessive. It is expected that students will come to class with the reading completed.