If you are not yet familiar with the online course management program, please log on to and visit the IAGE 6800 site. All course materials, including this syllabus, readings, and assignments are posted on this site. Please use the Canvas “Assignment” function for the submission of all written work. Feedback on assignments and grades will also be made available through Canvas. Canvas also has an email function through which you can message the instructor and your classmates. The email address that is automatically associated with the Canvas mail is your assigned University of Utah student email. Please make sure you check it, or arrange to have mail from that account forwarded to your preferred email address. The University-assigned email is the only email account where the university and the course instructors send information about your course, as well as official notices such as university closures. Assignments Personal Biography Before the second class meeting, students will submit a brief autobiography which will be used to introduce them to the instructor, guest speakers, and each other. In one paragraph, students will explain their academic background, what led them to the MIAGE program, and their primary career goal or “dream job.” Total points available: 3 Portion of overall grade: 3% Career profile Students will research their “dream job” in international affairs and global enterprise. In a 2-4 page paper discuss the skills and experience required for this job along with an inventory of current opportunities/job openings in this area. Identify which courses available to MIAGE students would be most beneficial in striving toward this career goal. Total points available: 7 Portion of overall grade: 7% Analysis papers Students will write one paper, each 4-5 pages long (double-spaced), at the conclusion of each of our three units of study. Each paper will analyze an international issue, process, or organization that pertains to that unit of study, demonstrating ability to apply, synthesize, and critique the material we read and discuss in the course. The first paper must fit into the theme of “Geopolitics,” the second into “Markets,” and the final paper into the “Social Movements” unit. Students are expected to apply theoretical lenses and concepts from each unit to a subject of their choosing, separate from or adding something new to what we have discussed in class. Papers are due the week after the relevant unit concludes. Total points available: 15 per paper, 45 total Portion of overall grade: 15% per paper, 45% total Community engagement
Summary of Assignments and Grade Breakdown Assignment Due Date (always by 6pm through Canvas) Points Available Portion of Final Grade Personal Biography Aug 29 3 3% Career profile Sep 19 7 7% Synthesis papers (3) 1 – Geopolitics – Sep 26 15/45 15%/45% 2 – Markets – Oct 31 3 – Social Movements – Dec 5 Community engagement (attend two events) Dec 5 5/10 5%/10% Leading discussion (one class) varies 15 15% Participation Dec 5 20 20% Total 100 100% Grading Scale Foundations is a Core Requirement for the MIAGE program. Students must earn a grade of B- or better in order to fulfill this and all Core Requirements. Point Range Grade 94 – 100 A 90 – 93 A- 84 – 89 B 80 - 83 B- 74 – 79 C 70 - 73 C- 64 - 69 D 60 - 63 D- 59 and below E Written Assessment This course employs a rubric for evaluating and grading written work based on the MIAGE learning outcomes. A detailed rubric will be provided in advance of the submission of written assignments. Separate criteria are used to evaluate oral presentation skills. Discussion Leadership Assessment Discussion leadership will be assessed by the following indicators of quality: Eye contact, poise, and confidence Clarity and pace of expression Coverage of topic Facilitation of discussion Quality of technology or handout (if used) Management of allotted time
Due: Analysis Paper #1 (7) Oct 3 The rise of the BRICs Student leader 1: Annaka Student leader 2: Chris R. Guest Speaker: Dr. Steven Bannister - Palan Ch 7: Game theory - Guest speaker readings TBD - Research: emerging markets in BRIC nations Oct 10 NO CLASS FALL BREAK (8) Oct 17 Multinational firms Student leader 1: Carson Student leader 2: Devan Guest speaker: Dr. Karin Fladmoe Lindquist - Palan Ch 3: The firm, the corporation, and contemporary capitalism - Guest speaker readings TBD - Research: major news relating to multinational corporations (9) Oct 24 Illicit markets Student leader 1: Julien Student leader 2: Cat - Palan Ch 5: Money and finance in a globalized economy - Palan Ch 8: New directions - Research: global black markets, i.e. opioids, human trafficking Unit 3: Social Movements (9) Oct 31 Political movements Student leader 1: Frederick Student leader 2: Ragnild Due: Analysis Paper #2 - Palan Ch 10: Evolutionary approach to IR - Research: major modern political movements, i.e. Arab Spring, rise of Western nationalism (10) Nov 7 Nonprofits and global development Student leader 1: Meely Student leader 2: Kendra Guest speaker: Dr. Jesús Valero - Palan Ch 13: Trends in development theory - Guest speaker readings TBD - Research: current INGO efforts to advance economic development (11) Nov 14 Labor/human rights movements Student leader 1: Lee Student leader 2: Sharon Student leader 3: Rennie Guest speaker: Erwin Petilos - Palan Ch 4: Labor shapes the global political economy - Guest speaker readings TBD - Research: major modern human rights movements Nov 21 NO CLASS HAPPY THANKSGIVING