Attendance will be taken daily. Students who have more than four unexcused absences will automatically fail the course. You are also expected to participate in class discussions on a regular basis. You should notify me before class if you do not wish to participate in a specific discussion. You may exercise this option twice during the semester.
Due dates vary according to the schedule specified in the syllabus.
The first paper on the controversies over China's entry into the WTO will be due September 4. You are free to choose the topics and submission dates for the other two papers. These papers should address a contemporary issue in international political economy currently being discussed in the popular press. Your paper should demonstrate how the material you have learned in this class has affected your understanding of this issue. Each paper should explain the issue or controversy and discuss its implications for international political and economic relations among nation states in the international system.