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.
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Unit I: Introduction to International Politics
Unit I Class ScheduleDay 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
Unit I Notes
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Unit II: Tools of Diplomacy
Unit II Course ScheduleDay 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
Unit II Notes
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Unit III - Foreign PolicyUnit III Course ScheduleDay 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 - Day 3.11 - Review - Review all materials and course assignments Day 3.12 - Test - Unit III Test - Foreign Policy |
Unit III Assignments
Unit III Notes
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Unit IV: The United Nations
Unit IV Course ScheduleDay 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
Unit IV Notes
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Unit V: International Justice
Unit V Course ScheduleDay 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
Unit V Notes
Forming a New Peacekeeping OperationKony 2012 | ||||||||||||||
Unit VI: Financial Institutions of the United Nations
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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
Unit VI Notes
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International Politics Helpful Websites
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