During the final weeks of the course we will discuss a book that presents four alternative visions of how U.S. policy toward the global system might evolve. The second essay will count for 25 percent of your final grade. The group project will investigate some of the careers that are open to specialists in international studies. Groups of students will conduct research on some of the government and private-sector organizations that conduct business in the international arena, the backgrounds of individuals who work there, and the education and skills that contribute to a successful career. Each group will report its findings in a paper and in a presentation to the class.
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The group project will count for 25 percent of your final grade. During the course, there will be a number of seminar discussions and case studies. Each student will be expected to prepare for and participate in these discussions. Class participation will count for 10 percent of your final grade. Extra credit of one-half of a letter grade is available for individual projects.