COURSE SYLLABUS FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION

Political Science 289/589 3 Ug 4 g Credits

Fall Quarter 2004 Mon/Wed/Fri. 11 a.m. Rieveschl 422D

POLS 289/589 Course Description:

This intermediate level undergraduate political science elective is recommended not only for political science, Model U.N., and international relations students, but for all those interested in considering transnational responses to global problems. The instructor will focus extensively on the U.N. role in peace, security, human rights and development as Political Science Student Association members prepare for the Nov. 20-23 American Model U.N. in Chicago. The instructor will waive the prerequisite course in International Relations, 15-POL-180 for upper division students with a good academic record. The course satisfies new General Education requirements in the Social Science Knowledge area and Social and Ethical Issues.

Texts:

Margeret Karns and Karen Mingst, International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of Global Governance

American Model United Nations Issues Handbook, free online at www.amun.org

A Global Agenda: Issues Before the 59th U.N. General Assembly, 2004

N.Y. Times highly recommended $17.50 Home Delivery Mon-Fri 10 wks; $42 7 days

Also available free at http://www.nytimes.com

Instructor:

Howard Tolley, 556-3316 Office Hours 1114 Crosley Mon. Wed. 1-3 p.m. and by appointment Email: Howard.Tolley@UC.edu

In addition to assisting students in this course, the instructor is available for academic advising and placement counseling for pre-law students, political science and international affairs majors, Honors Scholars and any students interested in Semester-at-Sea, Co-op, internships, Model UN. Go to http://homepages.uc.edu/~tolleyhb for links to advising references.

Grading Requirements Per Cent of Final Grade Points

Class Attendance, 4% 15

Participation, Recitation 5% 20

Homework Germany v. U.S. 7% 30

Mid-Term Test 25% 100

Paper Abstract, Outline + Preliminary Bibliography 3% 15

Final Term Paper + Oral Argument* 25% 100

Comprehensive Final Exam 30% 120

Students should expect to spend two hours in outside preparation for each one hour class meeting. The instructor will call on students each class for answers to questions on the reading--come prepared. Students in the honors program may arrange a writing contract for the paper. Graduate students must complete an additional writing assignment; *PhD candidates in political science must also take an oral final exam. Instructor’s grade distribution in 9 classes, Summer 2000—Winter 2002 (13% W passing not included): A: 16%; A-: 4% B+: 4.3% B: 34% B-: 5%-29%; C+ 9.7%; C: 17% C-: 5.8% D: 1%; UW: 3.3%

Attendance Policy:

A student attending 90% of the classes (27 of 30) will earn an "A" grade for the attendance component. Regular attendance is expected and is essential for participation and recitation. There are no excused or unexcused absences, and the instructor does not want explanations or documentation. All absences are treated equally. No specific number of absences results in a grade penalty.
Withdrawal Policy:

Students who withdraw by Wednesday November 3, will all be assigned a grade of "W", even if they have not attended class or done homework. Thereafter, any student who is failing will be recorded as "Withdraw-F". Under college policy, a student who is passing can still withdraw up

until Thursday November 18 without penalty.

Online Conferencing:

The instructor will regularly call on students in class to answer questions about assigned readings. The internet will make possible communication between class sessions. Blackboard, the U.C. internet classroom assistant, will be used for email, link sharing and an electronic bulletin board for posting messages/papers. http://blackboard.uc.edu Post a one paragraph bio of yourself following the link for Communication, Discussion Board, Student Bios. The instructor will post test results in the grade book and use the electronic bulletin board for answers he gives to any students raising questions by e-mail.

All current and prospective POL and INTA majors are expected to join the department listserv, at http://listserv.uc.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?SUBED1=uc-pos&A=1 . If you encounter any difficulty contact Professor Moore at 556-3376, Thomas.Moore@UC.edu

Homework Questions on Germany v. U.S.

All students will complete multiple choice questions on the Teaching Human Rights Online problem “The LaGrand Death Penalty.” homepages.uc.edu/thro

RESEARCH Papers and Class Debates

All students will write a position paper of 5-6 typed pages (no less than 1300 words) to support participation in a class simulation involving an issue on the global agenda. Department majors eligible for high honors (3.6 GPA) may do work in preparation for a senior thesis. U.C. Honors Scholars may undertake a writing contract.

Issues, Organizations, and States

Selected students from class will represent the University of Cincinnati as delegates from Iran in four General Assembly Committees, the Commission on Sustainable Development and the International Atomic Energy Agency at the American Model U.N. in Chicago November 20-23. (Interested students unable to participate in Chicago may apply join the UC delegation for a later Model UN conference.) Many of the topics on the AMUN agenda are covered in separate chapters of the class texts, and additional background materials are available online at amun.org. The AMUN delegates will prepare position papers and draft resolutions in the role of delegates from Iran. Most other students in class will prepare position papers as U.S. representatives to the U.N. and then take part in class role-play exercises involving a U.N. committee debate with the Iranian delegates. For the terrorism/Iraq issue debated in class on November 1 the advocates will represent the Republican and Democratic U.S. Presidential candidates and their competing platforms and policy positions. Students should indicate their first two preferences for topic by Friday 9/24 to assist the instructor in making assignments for the issues below.

Abstract, Outline, and Bibliography All students must submit a draft outline of their paper along with a preliminary list of references , and 200 word summary of the opposing views on the subject. In addition to the course texts, the bibliography must include secondary sources such as a journal providing scholarly analysis and original/primary sources—U.N. and government documents, treaties, by parties or interest group. The text identifies appropriate references at the end of each chapter and direction to sources online. The instructor’s homepage and Blackboard course page offer links to resources. http://homepages.uc.edu/~tolleyhb/

U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY

First Committee (Disarmament and International Security):

Multilateral approaches to Disarmament and Nonproliferation (Iran and IAEA)

Second Committee (Economic and Financial):

External Debt crisis and development

Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural):

Gender Equality, Women and Peace

GA Plenary

1. HIV/AIDS

2. Representation and Security Council Membership

U.N. COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Trade and Environment

U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

Iraq and the War on Terror: Multilateral vs. Unilateral Strategies

Position papers should be written that advocate ways international organization should manage the problem on the global agenda.

Co-counsel Students conducting research on the same issue may collaborate on advance research. Papers may be collaborative projects with other members of a team as long as each student completes a distinct paper for an individual grade.

Proper Citations and Academic Honesty When your paper directly quotes material from a published source, use quotation marks to identify all copied phrases and then give the correct page citation or the internet site address and date of visit. Give the full citation--author, title, journal, date, page. Use the same citation style for books and journal articles used by authors in the Karns/Mingst text. The instructor’s advising website http://homepages.uc.edu/~tolleyhb has links to writing resources including guidance on citation.

Two Warnings:

1) Plagiarism is an automatic "F". Examples of unacceptable plagiarism can be reviewed at: http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/wts/plagiarism.html#original U.C. procedures and penalties for academic misconduct are detailed at www.soa.uc.edu/life/conduct. UC library help is at http://www.uc.edu/cetl/plagiarism.html The University's Student Code of Conduct. http://www.uc.edu/ucinfo/conduct.html identifies additional penalties that may be imposed. The instructor will use internet tracking software to identify copied material.

2) Papers turned in after the deadline will receive no more than 50% credit and cannot earn a passing grade.

Oral Presentation

Each student will make a 5 to 10 minute presentation in a class role play on the issue. Draft papers must be posted on Blackboard the day before class simulation and sent to all in the class by email for advance preparation. Submit a printed version in class.
Assignments: (Subject to change at the discretion of the instructor)

STUDENT INFORMATION FORM FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION 2004

Name ____________________________________ Year/Class ________________

Major ___________________ E-mail address: _______________________________

College at U.C. _________________________ U.C. Honors Scholars Program? YES NO

Registered

Home City and State __________________________________ Voter? YES NO

Related Coursework--Check courses taken (F/02 if this term):

International Politics Human Rights Constitutional Law

Comparative Government International Law Business Law

Other ______________________________________________________

Total number of credit hours to be taken at U.C. this term: ____________ Pre-Law? YES NO

If employed, how many hours per week during this term: _________________

Would you like a U.C. library training session in how to use internet to access court opinions, law journal articles, and related legal materials? YES NO

I wish to take part in a future Model U.N. intercollegiate conference YES NO

Indicate below 1 st and 2 nd preference for paper and class debate and circle which side you prefer.

1 st 2 nd Multilateral approaches to Disarmament and Nonproliferation (Iran and IAEA)

Iran U.S.

1 st 2 nd External Debt crisis and development

Iran U.S.

1 st 2 nd Gender Equality, Women and Peace

Iran U.S.

1 st 2 nd HIV/AIDS

Iran U.S.

1 st 2 nd Representation and Security Council Membership

Iran U.S.

1 st 2 nd Trade and Environment

Iran U.S.

1 st 2 nd Iraq and the War on Terror: Multilateral vs. Unilateral Strategies

Kerry Bush

Please provide on your Blackboard web page and as desired on the reverse whatever additional information you care to share might be relevant: schools previously attended, nationality, countries visited, international experience, language proficiency, employment, internships, club or organization memberships, travel, other interests, strengths, weaknesses.