Extra Credit

Extra Credit Repost

Guidelines for Extra Credit

You may choose to either write a report on a movie or a book (treat an event or lecture as a book) for extra credit. This report is due when you take your final. The movie review will be worth up to 7 points; a book/event review will be worth up to 15 points.

You can combine a report on a lecture and book/movie but you cannot do a book and a movie report.

Details:
Movie: The movie must deal with international issues (specifically conflict if you are in the conflict class) including anything we have covered in class. No movies on interpersonal relationships or tenuous connections to international events will be accepted (Borat). The movie can come from any time period. It would be best to get the movie approved before you watch. You must write at least a 4 page paper that will include one half review of the movie and the issues it covers. The second half will consider how it is relevant to the class and what lessons we can take from it. This assignment will be graded like any other essay, 7 points are not guaranteed. I do NOT want a recap of the movie.

Book: The book must deal with contemporary international issues (see above). It should be published after 9/11. The same issues mentioned in the movie option are fair game. It would be best to get the book approved by me before attempting to write a review. Your review must be at least 7 pages. It should be completed as your normal required book report (1/3 review, 1/3 connection to international issues, and 1/3 criticisms or support). This assignment will be graded like any other essay, 15 points are not guaranteed. I do NOT want a recap of the book/event.

Extra Credit Repost

Guidelines for Extra Credit

You may choose to either write a report on a movie or a book (treat an event or lecture as a book) for extra credit. This report is due when you turn in your final paper. The movie review will be worth up to 7 points; a book/event review will be worth up to 15 points.

Details:
Movie: The movie must deal with international issues (or international Latino issues if that is your class) including anything we have covered in class. No movies on interpersonal relationships or tenuous connections to international events will be accepted (Borat). The movie can come from any time period. It would be best to get the movie approved before you watch. You must write at least a 4 page paper that will include one half review of the movie and the issues it covers. The second half will consider how it is relevant to the class and what lessons we can take from it. This assignment will be graded like any other essay, 7 points are not guaranteed. I do NOT want a recap of the movie.

Book: The book must deal with contemporary international issues (see above). It should be published after 9/11. The same issues mentioned in the movie option are fair game. It would be best to get the book approved by me before attempting to write a review. Your review must be at least 7 pages. It should be completed as your normal required book report (1/3 review, 1/3 connection to international issues, and 1/3 criticisms or support). This assignment will be graded like any other essay, 15 points are not guaranteed. I do NOT want a recap of the book/event.

Int Latino Politics Schedule

Nov 18

Great Power Involvement (Read: Latin America’s Wars, Ch. 33, 21, 35)

Drug Wars (Read: Latin America’s Wars, Ch. 38)

Nov 25

Latin American Rivalries and the Making of a State (Read: Thies)

Test Today

Dec 2

International Migration Patterns (Read: Age of Mig. Ch 2, 3, 4)

Causes of International Migration (Read: Age of Mig. 5, 6)

Latino Immigration into the United States (Read: Latinos, Ch 8)

Final Papers Due on Dec 10th at NOON

Extra Credit for Fall 08

Guidelines for Extra Credit

You may choose to either write a report on a movie or a book (treat an event or lecture as a book) for extra credit. This report is due when you turn in your final paper. The movie review will be worth up to 7 points; a book/event review will be worth up to 15 points.

Details:
Movie: The movie must deal with international issues (or international Latino issues if that is your class) including anything we have covered in class. No movies on interpersonal relationships or tenuous connections to international events will be accepted (Borat). The movie can come from any time period. It would be best to get the movie approved before you watch. You must write at least a 4 page paper that will include one half review of the movie and the issues it covers. The second half will consider how it is relevant to the class and what lessons we can take from it. This assignment will be graded like any other essay, 7 points are not guaranteed. I do NOT want a recap of the movie.

Book: The book must deal with contemporary international issues (see above). It should be published after 9/11. The same issues mentioned in the movie option are fair game. It would be best to get the book approved by me before attempting to write a review. Your review must be at least 7 pages. It should be completed as your normal required book report (1/3 review, 1/3 connection to international issues, and 1/3 criticisms or support). This assignment will be graded like any other essay, 15 points are not guaranteed. I do NOT want a recap of the book/event.

McNamara's 11 Eleven Lessons

Here are the 11 Lessons from Fog of War that I have listed. I am not sure why there are different versions of the lessons listed.

Lesson #1: Empathize with your enemy.

Lesson #2: Rationality will not save us.

Lesson #3: There’s something beyond one’s self.

Lesson #4: Maximize efficiency.

Lesson #5: Proportionality should be a guideline in war.

Lesson #6: Get the data.

Lesson #7: Belief and seeing are both often wrong.

Lesson #8: Be prepared to reexamine your reasoning.

Lesson #9: In order to do good, you may have to engage in evil.

Lesson #10: Never say never.

Lesson #11: You can’t change human nature

Extra Credit Oppurtunity

There is a US v Sweden Soccer game going on this weekend at the Home Depot Center.

Ticketmaster Link

Guidelines for Extra Credit

You may choose to either write a report on a movie or a book (treat an event or lecture as a book) for extra credit. This report is due when you turn in your final paper. The movie review will be worth up to 10 points; a book/event review will be worth up to 20 points.

Details:
Movie: The movie must deal with international latino issues (foriegn policy, conflict in latin america, migration, crime and latinos, or sport and latinos) including anything we have covered in class. No movies on interpersonal relationships or tenuous connections to international events will be accepted (Borat). The movie can come from any time period. It would be best to get the movie approved before you watch. You must write at least a 4 page paper that will include one half review of the movie and the issues it covers. The second half will consider how it is relevant to the class and what lessons we can take from it. This assignment will be graded like any other essay, 10 points are not guaranteed. I do NOT want a recap of the movie.

Book: The book must deal with contemporary international latino issues (see above). It should be published after 9/11. The same issues mentioned in the movie option are fair game. It would be best to get the book approved by me before attempting to write a review. Your review must be at least 7 pages. It should be completed as your normal required book report (1/3 review, 1/3 connection to international latino issues, and 1/3 criticisms or support). This assignment will be graded like any other essay, 20 points are not guaranteed. I do NOT want a recap of the book/event.

International Latino Politics Schedule

Here is an updated schedule for International Latino Politics.

Jan 15: Latinos and National Interest
Jan 16: Latin American and the US
Jan 17: Mexico and the US
Jan 18: Importance of Conflict Studies
Jan 21: MLK Day, No Class
Jan 22: TJ Trip, No Class
Jan 23: Interventions
Jan 24: Drugs and Rivalries
Jan 25: International Migration Patterns, Test

IR Theory Links

We be discussing these theories.

Political Realism
Internet Encyl of Philosophy
Wikipedia
Liberalism
Wikipedia
Constructivism
Wikipedia
Marxism
Wikipedia


This website also has a brief overview of all theories

POLS 284 Review

Review session will be at 1pm on Thurs, BSB 385.

Extra Credit

International Security
Extra Credit Assignment

You may choose to either write a report on a movie or a book for extra credit. This report is due when you turn in your final test. The movie review will be worth up to 10 points; a book review will be worth up to 20 points.

Details:
Movie: The movie must deal with international security issues including anything we have covered in class. Foreign policy, war, conflict, arms, and historical animosity are all included. No movies on interpersonal relationships or tenuous connections to international events will be accepted (Borat). The movie can come from any time period. It would be best to get the movie approved before you watch. You must write at least a 4 page paper that will include one half review of the movie and the issues it covers. The second half will consider how it is relevant to the class and what lessons we can take from it. This assignment will be graded like any other essay, 10 points are not guaranteed. I do NOT want a recap of the movie.

Book: The book must deal with contemporary international security issues. It should be published after 9/11. The same issues mentioned in the movie option are fair game. It would be best to get the book approved by me before attempting to write a review. Your review must be at least 7 pages. It should be completed as your normal required book report (1/3 review, 1/3 connection to international security, and 1/3 criticisms or support). This assignment will be graded like any other essay, 20 points are not guaranteed. I do NOT want a recap of the book.

International Security

Here is the schedule for the remaining classes.

Nov 13 Territoriality and Territorial Issues

Nov 15 Alliances and Arms Races

Nov 20 Kantian Tripod

Nov 22 Thanksgiving

Nov 27 Tragedy, Nov 29 Bare Branches, Dec 4 Vulcan's, Dec 6 Assassin's

Final, Dec 14, 10:30am

APSA

For those in the graduate course, I am strongly recommending that you attend an APSA panel this week. Here is a listing of all the panels by subject. Anything from 18 to 21 (preferred) is suitable. Locations will not be posted online. Ask me by email sometime after Wed. You can also search by name or keyword here.

Syllabii

The Syllabus for 284 (International Conflict/Security) is here
The Syllabus for 571 (PhD IR Core) is here

How to Download Articles

Here is how you download an article, important for both classes.
For example:
Gartzke, E. and M. Simon (1999). "Hot Hand: A Critical Analysis of Enduring Rivalries." Journal of Politics 61(3): 777-98
So the journal is Journal of Politics, 1999, Issue 3
Go to:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/reference/resources/journals/
Search for the Journal of Politics in the open field
Since the article was published in 1999, pick link one, Jstor
At this point you need to log in with your UIC netid
The simple thing to do now would be to just search the journal for the title of the article, in this case Hot Hand. It comes up as the first link, download and print.
Let me know if anyone has any further questions.

Fog of War Report

The Fog of War report is due on June 28th. It should be between 5-7 pages. There is no length requirement but you obviously need a certain amount of space to complete the assignment.

Assignment:
Propose a documentary movie based on an interview with one person or a group of people. Outline who you are choosing and why. Then explain how you would conduct a critical oral history interview of the subject(s). What lessons from the Fog of War book would be useful in examining this case? Why? What new lessons might be learned? How did the Fog of War influence your choice of subject and goals? (Do not pick a President or similar leader of a state. Stay away from any event since 9/11.)

Intro to IR Review Session

The review session will be on Tuesday, May 8th at 1pm in room BSB 1171.

Reading for Rivalry

Leskiw and Valeriano reading for next week is located here

The Hensel, Diehl, and Goertz article can be found here

Intro to IR Schedule

Here is our schedule for the rest of the semester:
April 19: International Law
April 24: Balance of Power
April 26: Democratic Peace
May 1: Concerts and Collective Security
May 3: Diplomacy

Final Exam: Thursday, May 10 10:30-12:30

Facts on File

Here is the link to the Facts on File resource
*only for UIC students. Use this instead of Wikipedia or random newspapers of dubious quality.


And here is a pic of some dogs I have been wanting to put up just for the heck of it.

http://www.2facts.com.proxy.cc.uic.edu/stories/digest-home-feature.asp

China Speakers

All are extra credit options

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2007
Winter Quarter World Beyond the Headlines
The China Fantasy: How Our Leaders Explain Away Chinese Repression
James Mann, author
University of Chicago International House, Assembly Hall
1414 E. 59th St.
Chicago, IL 60637
Free Registration

Monday, April 9, 2007
ASIA IN CHICAGO
Beneath the Superpower Façade: China's Deepest Fears and the Avoidable Conflict with the United States
Susan L. Shirk, Professor of Political Science, University of California, San Diego; Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for China
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Members: $20
Nonmembers: $30