Political Science 340

INSURGENCY

Spring 2007

11:00 am -- 12:15 pm, Tues and Thurs

Gregory Gleason

PS 340 Course syllabus

Course Calendar Map

International Relations Supplement

Market and Politics Supplement

PPTs Insurgency Islam

Class notes

Midterm Final Exam

PS 340 Studio Sessions

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This course involves the analysis of contemporary insurgency movements with a focus on inter-state cooperation to combat threats from non-state actors including political extremism, violence and terrorism. More information will be available at a later date. CURRICULUM 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.

“No good intelligence is going to come from abusive practices. I think the empirical evidence of the last five years, hard years, tell us that." Lt. Gen. John F. Kimmons, Army deputy chief of staff for intelligence, Reported in The Washington Post, September 9, 2005.

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 TWTh 2:00-3:30 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 2064 Albuquerque, NM 87131 505-277-5447 and 505-277-2821 (fax)