Developing Countries: Course Syllabus				PS321 Site Map and standing Buddha of a lost past.
Gregory Gleason Political Science 321, Spring 2001, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10:45, Ortega Hall, Room 149				Note: This site views and prints with Microsoft Internet Explorer (instructions for Netscape users).
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DESCRIPTION AND GOALS OF COURSE This course is a survey of the history, the methods of analysis, and substantive issues of relations among states in a representative segment of the developing world (Central and West Asia (1)). Topics include: theories of development; international standards of policy and practice; the role of international organizations (2) (such as the United Nations); and regional economic and security cooperation. The course focuses on the relationship between market-oriented relationships (3) and democratic political practice (4). 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. Students who complete the course will have a foundation for the analysis of international development and structural reform programs in developing countries. CURRICULUM STRUCTURE AND COURSE ADMINISTRATION    This course incorporates current event news sources with traditional scholarly materials. A site map lists the reading materials identified in the course analytical materials and outline (6). 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. The reading materials include policy analysis produced by governments, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations.* The course midterm is March 8, 2001. The course final exam is May 8, 2001. Gregory Gleason's office is located in room 3038 of the Social Science Building (Bldg. #78). His office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays 2-4 pm and at other times by appointment. Gleason’s phone is 277-7391, fax is 277-3161 and his email is gleasong@unm.edu. COURSE REQUIREMENTS The course schedule and guide to analytical materials specify the sequence and treatment of topics and the timing of labs and exams. Grading for the course is based upon: 1) quizzes (8) (10 percent); 2) Sector Group participation as indicated by results of lab reports (25 percent); 3) a mid term (8) (25 percent); and 4) a final exam (8) (40 percent). The exams are a combination of multiple choice and essay questions. Exams are administered in-class. LABORATORY Students will participate in laboratory sessions (9) on a regular basis. These laboratory sessions will provide an opportunity to interact with colleagues to analyze theoretical and applied problems of political and economic development. The lab will include analysis of representative countries undergoing the transition to a globally-integrated, modern state. The laboratory is organized in terms of functional sectors. Each student will participate in one of the sector groups to develop expertise in the sector. 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.
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