THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY
MIR PROGRAM 1/2012
Room 403, Faculty of Political Science
Saturday 9.00– 12.00 hrs.
DR. CHULACHEEB CHINWANNO Associate Professor
IR 610: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GLOBALIZATION:
APPROACHES, PROCESSES AND INSTITUTES
Addresses and studies in depth the main theoretical approaches to international relations:
realism, idealism, liberalism, neo-realism and reflectivist approach. Considers and analyzes
the debates about sovereignty, security, autonomy, the gains and interests associated with
international cooperation. Looks at the behavior of states, the role of national interest, the
role of international norms and international institutions, as well as other non-state actors.
SCHEDULE
SESSION
TOPICS AND ASSIGNED READINGS
1.
1 September
The Study of IR: Overview and Main Concepts
2.
8 September
State-actors and Non-state actors
3. Sunday
9 September
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 1 Globalization and Global Politics
 David Kinsella, Bruce Russett & Harvey Starr, World Politics: The
Menu of Choice, 2012 Ch. 1 World Politics: Analysis, Choice, and
Constraint
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 20 Transnational Actors and IOs in Global Politics
 David Kinsella, Bruce Russett & Harvey Starr, World Politics: The
Menu of Choice, 2012 Ch. 3 Global Actors: State and Other Players
on the World Stage
 R. Jackson and G. Sorensen, International Relations Chapter 1-2
Realism and Neo-Realism
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 5 Realism Ch.7 Contemporary mainstream approaches:
neo-realism and neo-liberalism
 R. Jackson and G. Sorensen, International Relations Chapter 3
SESSION
TOPICS AND ASSIGNED READINGS
4.
16 September
9.00-12.00 hrs.
Liberalism and Neo-Liberalism
5.
16 September
13.30-16.30 hrs.
Marxism and World System
6.
22 September
Dr. Decha Tangseefa
7.
6 October
Dr. Chaiwat Satha-anand
8.
13 October
9.
20 October
10.
27 October
7/21/2012 10:40 AM
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 6 Liberalism
 R. Jackson and G. Sorensen, International Relations Chapter 4
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 8 Marxist and Critical Theories of IRs
 R. Jackson and G. Sorensen, International Relations Chapter 6
 Stephen M. Walt, “International Relations: One World, Many
Theories”, Foreign Policy (Spring 1998), pp. 29-46
New Approaches to IR: Reflectivist theories and social
constructivism
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 9 Social Constructivism, Ch. 10 Poststructuralism &
Ch.16 Gender in World Politics
 R. Jackson and G. Sorensen, International Relations Chapter 9
Human Rights, Humanitarian Intervention and Terrorism
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 29 Human Security, Ch. 30 Human Rights & Ch. 31
Humanitarian Intervention in World Politics
International Conflicts
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 22 Terrorism and Globalization
 David Kinsella, Bruce Russett & Harvey Starr, World Politics: The
Menu of Choice, 2012 Ch. 7 Why States and Other Actors Resort
to Force
International Norms and Cooperation
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 18 International Regimes & Ch. 26 Regionalism in IAs
 Stephan Haggard and Beth Simmons, “Theories of International
Regimes”, International Organization, vol. 41, #3 (Summer
1987)
MID TERM QUIZ
2
SESSION
TOPICS AND ASSIGNED READINGS
11.
3 November
International Security
12.
10 November
Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
13.
17 November
14.
24 November
15.
1 December
Dr. Janjira Sombatpoonsiri
16.
15 December
7/21/2012 10:40 AM
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch.13 The Changing Character of War & Ch. 14 International
and Global Security
 David Kinsella, Bruce Russett & Harvey Starr, World Politics: The
Menu of Choice, 2012 Ch. 8 Security Dilemma: Armament and
Disarmament
READING
 Kegley Jr, C.W. World Politics Chapter 3
 David Kinsella, Bruce Russett & Harvey Starr, World Politics: The
Menu of Choice, 2012 Ch. 7 Why States and Other Actors Resort
to Force
International Law
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 17 International Law
 David Kinsella, Bruce Russett & Harvey Starr, World Politics: The
Menu of Choice, 2012 Ch. 9 International Law
International Organizations in Globalized World
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 19 The United Nations & Ch. 20 Transnational actors
and international organizations in global politics
 David Kinsella, Bruce Russett & Harvey Starr, World Politics: The
Menu of Choice, 2012 Ch. 10 Global Order, Organization, and the
United Nations
Globalization and the Transformation of Political Community
READING
 J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, Globalization of World Politics,
2011 Ch. 32 Globalization and the transformation of political
community & Ch. 33 Globalization and the post-cold-war order
FINAL EXAMINATION
3
READINGS
Baylis, John, Steve Smith and Patricia Owen, eds. The Globalization of World Politics, (5th
ed.) Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011.
Haggard, Stephan and Beth Simmons. “Theories of International Regimes”, International
Organization, vol. 41 #3 (Summer 1987)
Jackson, Robert and George Sorensen. Introduction to International Relations (3rd ed.)
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003.
Kegley, C.W. World Politics: Trend and Transformation, N.Y.: St. Martin, 2010.
Milner, Helen V. “IPE: Beyond Hegemonic Stability”, Foreign Policy (Spring 1998)
David Kinsella, Bruce Russett and Harvey Starr, World Politics: The Menu for Choice, (10th
ed.) U.S.: Wardsworth, 2012.
Strange, Susan. The Retreat of the State, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
Wallerstein, Immanunel. The Capitalist World-Economy, Cambridge, Cambridge University
Press, 1979. Chapter 3 and 4
Walt, Stephen M. “International Relations: One World Many Theories”, Foreign Policy
(Spring 1998)
COURSES REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
By the end of the course, each student should have substantive knowledge about
international relations and be developing the skills that show the progress of a disciplined,
thinking mind. Each step in the process of thinking critically is tied to a self-reflexive step of
self-assessment. As a critical thinker, you should not simply state the problem; you state it
and assess it for its clarity. You do not simply gather information; you gather it and check for
its relevance and significance. You do not simply form an interpretation; you check your
interpretation to see what it is based on and whether that basis is adequate.
The evaluation criteria for the course are:
Summary Presentation
Class participation/Summary
Mid-term exercise
Final exam
7/21/2012 10:40 AM
10%
20%
20%
50%
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