Politics and Markets

Political Science 300

Summer 2006 (July 3-29, 2006)

11:40 am -- 2:10 pm, MTWR

Dane Smith Hall 223

PS 300 Course syllabus

Course Calendar Map

International Relations Supplement

Market and Politics Supplement

PPTs Intro Islam

300 Studio

300 Summer Midterm

300 Final Exam

“Traders are not machines guided by silicon chips; they are impressionable and imitative; they run in flocks and retreat in hordes.” Roger Lowenstein, When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management. (Random House, 2001), p. 235.

Gregory Gleason Political Science 300 (# 04693 300.330)

This course is a survey of the relationship between politics and markets with an emphasis upon countries of the developing world. Topics include: market theory; theories of development; political exchange theory; international standards of policy and practice; and structural reform, integrity, and transparency programs as sponsored by international organizations in developing countries. This course is designed as a foundation for further work in international studies but may be valuable to anyone seeking to better understand the nature of the contemporary international community.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE AND COURSE ADMINISTRATION This course includes assigned readings described in the course syllabus as well as assigned readings from current event news sources. The reading material covers a wide spectrum, ranging from scholarly analysis drawn from the world of academia and research think tanks to coverage of contemporary events drawn from electronic and print news sources. COURSE REQUIREMENTS The course schedule and guide to analytical materials specify the sequence and treatment of topics and the timing of exams and studios. Grading for the course is based upon: 1) quizzes (10 percent); 2) Sector Group participation as indicated by results of studio reports (25 percent); 3) a mid term (25 percent); and 4) a final exam (40 percent). The exams are a combination of multiple choice and essay questions. Exams are administered in-class. Full information about the course is available from the course syllabus.

CONTACTS Gregory Gleason's office is located in room 2064 of the Social Science Building. Gleason’s phone is 277-5447; his email is gleasong@unm.edu. Office hours are MTWR 2:10-3:10 and by appointment.

STUDIO Students will participate in studio sessions on a regular basis. These studio sessions will provide an opportunity to interact with colleagues to analyze theoretical and applied problems of political affairs.

Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Qualified students with disabilities needing appropriate academic adjustments should contact the instructor as soon as possible to ensure their needs are met in a timely manner. Handouts are available in alternative accessible formats upon request.

* Reading material identified for this class is intended for purposes of analysis; there is no endorsement of material on other servers.

Gregory Gleason Social Science Bldg. Room 2040 Albuquerque, NM 87131 505-277-5447 and 505-277-2821 (fax)