We will see several films that complement the lectures and constitute an integral part of the course. The amount of assigned reading is moderate. James N. Danziger, Understanding the Political World . Ryszard Kapuscinski, The Emperor . The Christian Science Monitor - mandatory, discounted subscription.
Alternatives are available.
Additional sources include the Internet, library reserve materials, and occasional handouts. The world changes so rapidly than any printed material is bound to be somewhat obsolete. I expect that you do your best to follow current political developments around the world through newspapers, newscasts, the Internet, and this course's syllabus , where course updates can be found. Current events will regularly appear in our discussions and tests. Paper topics will be distributed in class.