In studying these nations, students will examine the political implications of different types of economic and social development. Students in this course will be able to take the AP examination in Comparative Government and Politics. This course will introduce the student to international relations by investigating the theories of global interdependence, power, and the meaning of the concepts of state, nation, and sovereignty. Additionally the course will examine application of these theories in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Primary sources, journals, periodicals and texts will be used.
Students can elect to take one, two or three terms.
Through an examination of the evolution from the traditional to the modern, we examine the perception of Japan as uniquely homogeneous, unified and economically powerful. Readings include journal articles, Library of Congress documents and excerpts from Japanese literature. Classes consist primarily of discussions, interspersed with occasional short lectures and role-playing or simulation exercises. Students write a research paper and may build a Web page, but there is no midterm or final exam. The winter term is part of a three-term sequence in African history.