Syllabus TROY UNIVERSITY POL 3330 XTIA: Political Theory Troy Online Term 3/2017 (Jan 9 – Mar 12) [For course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the right to make minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructor will notify students, via e-mail or Backboard announcements, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the course.]

Prerequisites: None. Instructor Information: Name: Dr. Hae Kim Professor of International Relations Troy University, 81 Beal Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549-2829 Office Hours: anytime; use email. Email: [email protected] Education: Dr. Kim is a full professor of international relations at Troy University. He earned his Ph.D. from Florida State University in political science, majoring in international relations and comparative politics/public policy. He has numerous articles published in refereed journals and presented many papers at regional, national, and international conferences. Below are the academic journals that published his articles: Politics and Policy, The Whitehead Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations, Comparative Economic Studies, National Social Science Journal, Proceedings of the Georgia Political Science Association, Global Social Policy: Among and Within Nations, 1

Administration and Society, Journal of Globalization Studies, and Journal of Northeast Asia Development. Electronic Office Hours and Communication Plan: The best way for students to contact the instructor anytime is via email only at: [email protected]. TROY ONLINE Courses at Troy University All TROY ONLINE courses at Troy University utilize the Blackboard Learning System. In every TROY ONLINE course, students should read all information presented in the Blackboard course site and should periodically check for updates—at least every 48 hours. Remember: This is not a “correspondence course” in which a student may work at his/her own pace. Each week there are assignments, online discussions, online activities and/or exams with due dates. Refer to the schedule at the end of the syllabus for more information.

TROY Email All students were required to obtain and use the TROY email address that is automatically assigned to them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills, statements, emails from instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu (@troy.edu) address. All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct email address is listed in Blackboard by the beginning of Week One. Email is the only way the instructor can, at least initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid email address is provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing important information that could affect your grade. Your troy.edu email address is the same as your Web Express user ID following by @troy.edu. Students are responsible for the information that is sent to their TROY email account. You can get to your email account by logging onto the course and clicking “Email”.

Internet Access

This is an online class. Students must have access to a working computer and access to the Internet. Students can use a TROY computer lab (if available), a public library, etc., to insure they have access. “Not having a computer” or “computer crashes” are not acceptable excuses for late work. Have a back-up plan in place in case you have computer problems.

Student Expectation Statement: Students must complete all required assignments: weekly quizzes, research outline, final exam and paper. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Examinations of selected, advanced sources of classical and modern political theory. Theoretical perspectives that are prominent in contemporary political science are 2

investigated. OVERALL OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this course is to discuss political theory based on political ideology. The course aims to discuss the evolution and spectrum of political ideologies and to understand the functions of government in connection with domestic and foreign policy issues. STUDENT OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Discuss the spectrum of political ideologies essential to an understating of political realities. 2. Identify the background and evolution of diverse political ideologies. 3. Discuss how political ideology relates to government and politics. 4. Identify the differences and similarities between/among diverse political ideologies in viewing social and political issues. 5. Compare between the western liberal democracies and the democracies in the developing world. 6. Identify political process and behaviors that are relevant to the political ideology. 7. Explain political ideologies in the context of socioeconomic and political development. TEXTBOOK: Leon P. Baradat, Political Ideologies, 11th edition, Prentice Hall, 2012 (isbn-13: 978-0205-08238-4/isbn-10:0-205-08238-6). (Book order) Students need to purchase their books from Barnes and Nobles (B & N) through the site: http://troy.bncollege.com. For Questions About Textbook Ordering, Please Contact Barnes & Noble at (334) 670-3223. For Questions About Textbook Charging, Please Contact Student Financial Services at (334) 670-3598. REQUIRED ADDITIONAL READING: Weekly lecture notes on the web RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL READING: Thomas R. Dye, Understanding Public Policy, 15th edition, Prentice Hall, 2016 3

Ebenstein, William and Alan Ebenstein, Great Political Thinkers, 6th Ed. Harcourt College Publishers, 2000 TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: Students must have Email capability. Students must also have Internet access through one of the following browsers: Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later, Netscape Communicator 4.0 or later or Internet Explorer 4.0 or later. Students must have either Microsoft WORD or WordPerfect. Students must have virus protection software, installed and active, to prevent the spread of viruses via the Internet and email. Research Component: Term Paper Each student is required to write a term paper, which spans 12-15 pages (font size 12 and double-spaced). You are required to send An OUTLINE for the paper, one page in length, is to the instructor by week 6. The outline is on what you PLAN to write in your paper. For the format of your paper, you may follow the scientific notation below: For example, (Epstein 2016, 141-5); Here Epstein refers to the name of author; 2016 the year of publication and 141-5 to the pages on which the information you have cited. Keep the consistency of the format of your choice in your paper. Section for the REFERENCES should be listed at the END of the paper. Guidelines for the paper are based on the following options. You may choose one of them for your paper. Option 1: Choose at least three political ideologies and identify common traits as well as major differences among those ideologies chosen. Make your critiques of each of the ideologies chosen in terms of their respective values and ideals as they are related to the government and politics. Option 2: Choose at least two public policies (domestic and/or foreign), which reflect differences in political ideologies. Analyze the whys and wherefores of the differences. Option 3: You can have ‘your own option’ other than these two previous ones. 4

Whichever option you may pursue, you are required to send to your instructor an outline (one page in length) of what you PLAN to write in your paper. ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES: No prerequisite is required. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Each student is required to complete a term paper, final exam, and weekly quizzes provided at the end of each weekly lecture notes/reading assignments on the WEB. The course schedule provides topics to be discussed each week. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Students are required to follow the lecture notes as well as the reading assignments on the web and communicate with instructor via email. Students are required to answer the weekly quiz provided at the bottom of each weekly lecture notes/reading assignments and return the answer to the instructor for confirmation. SUBMITTING/ RETURNING ASSIGNMENTS: Weekly quizzes are required to turn in to the instructor by the end of each week (midnight/Sunday). The term paper and the final exam (nonproctored) are to be submitted via [email protected] to the instructor by SATURDAY (midnight) of the last week (9th week) of the term. The exam will be posted for week 9 in the Blackboard. Specific guidelines required for the test will be posted at the Announcements. Method of Instruction: Students are required to follow the lecture notes on the web and communicate with instructor via email ([email protected]). Online weekly lecture notes accompany weekly quiz. Students are required to answer the weekly quiz provided at the bottom of each weekly lecture notes and return the answer for each week. Student and Instructor Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Students are required to maintain regular and periodic contact with the instructor through email, telephone conversation or Blackboard participation. 2. Students are required to complete WEEKLY quizzes as well as other requirements (outline, paper, and final exam). Follow the guidelines in the ANNOUNCEMENT/Blackboard for the quizzes and other requirements. 5

3. BLACKBOARD participation: you are required to participate in the forum/ discussion through the blackboard. The discussion, however, cannot replace the Weekly Quiz assignment you are required to directly send to the instructor for his CONFIRMATION. There will be seven to nine forums per term. Unlike the weekly quiz, the forum is not necessarily based on every weekly unit. The blackboard discussion is a forum between the students as well as between the students and the instructor. The weekly quiz answered will be a major discussion between the students and the instructor with his comments, critiques, and follow-up question(s), if any. Students are encouraged to raise question(s) and make comments or critiques via the Blackboard in their respective discussion for the class. Your instructor will monitor the weekly Blackboard participation. Course Requirements and Policies: Each student is required to complete a term paper, an outline for paper, final exam, and weekly quizzes provided at the end of each weekly lecture notes on the web. The course schedule provides topics to be discussed each week. You are required to read the weekly reading assignments. Submitting Assignments: Weekly Quiz is to be returned to the instructor by the end of each week (midnight/Sunday). The final exam (nonproctored) will be posted for week 9. Please follow the specific guidelines posted for week 9 required for both final exam and paper. Attendance Policy Although physical class meetings are not part of this course, participation in all interactive, learning activities is required. Your class attendance is a must. Each weekly quiz of the course you are required to answer will verify your attendance. INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY: Missing any part of the Course Schedule may prevent completion of the course. If circumstances will prevent the student from completing the course by the end of the term, the student should complete a request for an incomplete grade. Note: A grade of incomplete or “INC” is not automatically assigned to students, but rather must be requested by the student by submitting a Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete Grade Form. Requests for an incomplete grade must be made on or before the date of the final assignment or test of the term. A grade of “INC” does not replace an “F” and will not be awarded for excessive absences. An “INC” will only be awarded to student presenting a valid case for the inability to complete coursework by the conclusion of the term. It is ultimately the instructor’s decision to grant or deny a request for an incomplete grade, subject to the policy rules below. Policy/Rules for granting an Incomplete (INC) • An incomplete cannot be issued without a request from the student.

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• To qualify for an incomplete, the student must: a. Have completed over 50% of the course material and have a documented reason for requesting the incomplete. (50% means all assignments/exams up to and including the midterm point, test, and/or assignments.) b. Be passing the course at the time of their request. If both of the above criteria are not met an incomplete cannot be granted. • An INC is not a substitute for an F. If a student has earned an “F” by not submitting all the work or by receiving an overall F average, then the F stands.

Late Registration Registration During The First Week of the Term

If you register during the first week of the term, you will already be one week behind. If you fall into this category are expected to catch up with all of Week #1 and Week #2's work by the end of Week #2. No exceptions, since two weeks constitutes a significant percentage of the term's lessons. If you do not feel you meet this deadline you should not enroll in the class. If you have registered, you should see your registrar, academic adviser, GoArmyEd or Military Education officer to discuss your options. Also note that late registration may mean you do not receive your book in time to make up the work you missed in Week #1. Not having your book on the first day of class is not an excuse for late work after the deadlines in the Course Schedule.

Make-up Policy: Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If it becomes necessary to take an “I” or incomplete for the course, the student should complete a request for an incomplete grade. This is the responsibility of the student and is not automatic. There must be a valid reason for such a request. If you foresee difficulty of any type (e.g., an illness, an employment change, etc.), which may prevent completion of this course; notify the instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so could result in a failing grade. Participation Expectations: Students are expected to participate in the activities of the course each week for the weekly reading assignments as well as lecture notes, taking the Weekly Quizzes along with contributing to the Discussion Forum. Examination Schedule and Instructions: Students should complete each weekly quiz. Final exam (unproctored) will be taken 7

during week 9. The quizzes and the exam are essay type in nature. Specific guidelines for the student to follow the weekly quizzes and the exam will be available at the Blackboard/Announcements. Assessment and Grading Policy: Students will be graded based on the following assignments of grade: (1) Outline for Paper: 10 % (2) Weekly Quiz and Blackboard Participation: 40% (3) Final Exam: 20% (4) Term Paper: 30% Grading Scale: Grades will be assigned according to the following scale: A 90-100 % B 80-89 % C 70-79 % D 60-69 % F 59% Below ___________________________________________________________________

Calendar of Weekly Assignment: Schedule of Discussion Topics and Reading Assignments Week 1: Political Ideologies: Introduction Read Chapter 1/Text and lecture notes/Blackboard. Week 2. The Spectrum of Political Ideologies Read Chapters 2 and 7/Text and lecture notes/Blackboard. Week 3. Nationalism Read Chapter 3/Text and lecture notes/Blackboard. Week 4. Democracy and Liberalism Read Chapters 4, 5, and 6/Text and lecture notes/Blackboard. 8

Week 5. Socialism Read Chapters 8 and 9/Text and lecture notes/Blackboard Week 6. Fascism and National Socialism  

Read Chapter 10/Text as well as the lecture notes/Blackboard You are also required to send to the instructor an OUTLINE (one page in length) for your paper by week 6. Please refer to the Research Component: Term Paper

Week 7. Ideologies in the Developing World Read Chapter 11/Text and lecture notes/Blackboard. Week 8. Feminism and Environmentalism/Ecologism Read Chapter 12/Text and lecture notes/Blackboard. Week 9. Final Examination and Paper due The final exam will be posted for week 9. You need to follow the specific guidelines for the final as well as the paper. Paper due by March 11 /2017 (midnight/SATURDAY). The paper should be sent TO: [email protected].

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