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Welcome to Mr. Tredinnick's International Relations Class

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The focus of this semester long course is on the process of conflict and cooperation among different states through the lens of political negotiations. Through an examination of the relationships it is possible to see how countries interact, and how those interactions can have broader impacts. The course takes a particular interest in the actions of countries like the United States, China, the European Union, and Russia, as well as the involvement of organizations like the United Nations. One of the main areas of focus will be on the international institutions that have been established, and how they are meant to bring countries together, avoid future conflicts, and provide for international political stability. 
International Politics Syllabus - Spring 2012
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Unit I: Introduction to International Politics

Unit I Class Schedule

Day 1.1 - Syllabus Day
     - Go over Class Expectations

Day 1.2 - Introduction to International Politics
     - International Politics Vocabulary
     HW: Finish
     HW: Vocabulary Quiz on Day 1.6

Day 1.3 - Introduction to Government
     - Pre-Class Views on Government discussion questions
     HW: Finish Questions 

Day 1.4 - Introduction to Government
     - Create a country assignment
          + Use the CIA World Fact book to help you
     HW: Due on Day 1.6

Day 1.5 - Work time
     - Work on Create a Country Assignment

Day 1.6 - Present Countries
     - "The Syrian Question" Activity
     - Present Countries

Day 1.7 - Types of Governments
     - Vocabulary Quiz
     - The Unitary, Federal, and Confederate Systems

Day 1.8 - Types of Governments
     - Unitary and Authoritarian Systems

Day 1.9 - Types of Governments
     - Democratic Systems

Day 1.10 - International Mistakes
     - The Koran Question
          + Discussion 

Day 1.11 - Review
     - Review all course materials and assignments

Day 1.12 - Test
     - Unit I Test - Introduction to International Politics

Unit I Assignments

Create a Country
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International Politics Vocabulary
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Pre-Class Views on Government
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The Koran Question
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The Syrian Question
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Unit I Notes

Types of Governments
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Government Explained by Cows


Unit II: Tools of Diplomacy

Unit II Course Schedule

Day 2.1 - Introduction to Diplomacy
     - Diplomacy Vocabulary Assignment
     HW: Vocabulary Quiz on Day 2.11

Day 2.2 - Treaties
      - Types of Treaties Assignment

Day 2.3 - Treaties

     - "Treaty of Alliance" Activity

Day 2.4 - Treaties
     - The Iran Question

Day 2.5 - Treaties
     - Forming Relationships Activity
     HW: Due Tomorrow

Day 2.6 - Sanctions
     - Sanctions Notes

Day 2.7 - Sanctions

     - Finish Sanctions Notes
     - The Somalia Question

Day 2.8-2.9 - Sanctions

     - The China Question Activity
     HW: Assignment due day 2.10

Day 2.10 - Review
     - Review all materials and assignments

Day 2.11 - Test
     - Unit II Test
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Unit II Assignments

Diplomacy Vocabulary
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Forming Relationships
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The China Question
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The Iran Question
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The Somalia Question
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Treaty of Alliance
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Types of Treaties
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Unit II Notes

Sanctions
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Unit III - Foreign Policy

Unit III Course Schedule

Day 3.1 - Introduction to Foreign Policy
     - Foreign Policy Vocabulary
     HW: Vocab cards due tomorrow

Day 3.2 - Foreign Policy 
     - Foreign Policy Notes

Day 3.3 - Foreign Policy Discussion
     - Finish Foreign Policy Notes
     - Foreign Policy Discussion

Day 3.4 - Foreign Policy
     - The Cold War Question
     HW: Finish

Day 3.5 - Foreign Policy
     - War In Class Writing
          + Answer the following question in a 4 paragraph answer: When is war warranted? if you don't believe it is ever warranted explain why not.

Day 3.6 - War Crimes
     - Read the BBC description on War Crimes and take notes about the article
     HW: Write a paragraph explaining what should be an appropriate response when war crimes are being committed. Defend your answer using the Assertion, Reasoning, Evidence Method.

Day 3.7-3.10 - 
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Day 3.11 - Review
     - Review all materials and course assignments

Day 3.12 - Test
     - Unit III Test - Foreign Policy
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Unit III Assignments

Foreign Policy Vocabulary
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Foreign Policy Discussion Questions
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The Cold War Question
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Unit III Notes

Foreign Policy
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What is a "War Crime"
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Unit IV: The United Nations

Unit IV Course Schedule 

Day 4.1 - The UN
     - Origins of the United Nations Activity

Day 4.2 - The UN
     - The Organization of the UN Notes

Day 4.3 - Foreign Events Update

      - The North Korean Question

Day 4.4 - The UN
     - Sub Organizations of the UN

Day 4.5 - Review

     - Review all course materials and assignments

Day 4.6 - Test

     - Unit III Test - The United Nations     
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Unit IV Assignments 

Origins of the United Nations
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The North Korean Question
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Unit IV Notes

The Organization of the UN
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Sub-Organizations of the UN
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Unit V: International Justice

Unit V Course Schedule 

Day 5.1 - Arm of the UN
     - UN Peacekeepers Notes

Day 5.2 - Arm of the UN
     - Finish Peacekeepers Notes

Day 5.3 - Peacekeepers Project
     - Go to the UN Peacekeepers Website and make a pictographic poster about the process of forming a new Peacekeeping operation. 
     HW: Posters due day 5.5

Day 5.4 - Peacekeeping Project
     - Work time
     HW: Posters due tomorrow

Day 5.5 - Peacekeeping Project
     - Present Posters
     HW: The Syrian Question

Day 5.6 - The International Court
     - Discuss Syrian Question Homework
     - Begin International Court of Justice Notes

Day 5.7 - International Court of Justice
     - Finish International Court Notes
     - The Egyptian Question
     HW: Finish Egyptian Questions

Day 5.8 - International Criminal Court
     - International Criminal Court Assignment

Day 5.9 - ICC and ICJ
     - ICC and ICJ Assignment

Day 5.10 - 


Day 5.11 - 

Day 5.12 - Review
     - Review all unit materials and assignments

Day 5.13 - Test
     - Unit V Test - International Justice

Unit V Assignments

The Egyptian Question
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ICC vs ICJ Assignment
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The International Criminal Court
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The Syrian Question
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The Ugandan Question
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Unit V Notes

The International Court of Justice
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The UN Peacekeepers
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Forming a New Peacekeeping Operation

Kony 2012


Unit VI: Financial Institutions of the United Nations

Unit VI Course Schedule
Day 6.1 - Financial Organizations of the UN Project
     - Hand out Assignment Paper and go over expectations
     HW: Presentations on 4.4 and 4.5

Day 6.2 - Financial Organizations of the UN Project
     - Work Time
     HW: Presentations on 4.4 and 4.5

Day 6.3 - Financial Organizations of the UN Project
     - Work Time
     HW: Presentations on 4.4 and 4.5

Day 6.4 - Financial Organizations of the UN Project
     - In-Class Presentations
          + Those not presenting expecting to be taking notes

Day 6.5 - Financial Organizations of the UN Project
     - In-Class Presentations
          + Those not presenting expecting to be taking notes

Day 6.6 - The IMF
     - International Monetary Fund Notes

Day 6.7 - The World Bank
     - The World Bank Notes

Day 6.8 - The WTO
     - The World Trade Organization Notes

Day 6.9 - Review
     - Review and Notes and Unit Materials

Day 6.10 - Test
     - Unit VI Test - Financial Institutions of the United Nations

Unit VI Assignments

Financial Organizations of the UN
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Unit VI Notes

The International Monetary Fund
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The World Bank
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The World Trade Organization
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