Political Science 340

Afghanistan: Conflict and Reconstruction

Summer 2007

Gregory Gleason

PS 340 Course syllabus

Course Calendar Map

Supplement -- International Relations

Supplement -- Market and Politics

PPTs Insurgency Islam

STUDIO Midterm Final Exam

Afghanistan Information Sources

United Nations--UNAMA

NATO--ISAF

CONFLICT AND RECONSTRUCTION This course focuses on Afghanistan and includes the analysis of domestic politics, foreign relations, contemporary insurgency movements and normalization and reconstruction.

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.

ICONTACTS 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)