SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: The Fall of the Soviet Bloc

Topic 2: A Multi-Polar World

Topic 3: The 1990s

Topic 4: The 3rd Millennium

Topic 5: Terrorism

Topic 6: 2000s

Topic 7: The Third World

Topic 8: The Second World

Topic 9: The First World

FILMS

"Black Hawk Down"

"Mandela and DeKlerk"

"American Beauty"

WEB

Later 20th Century Literature

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5)

DESCRIPTION

The Multi-Polar World which supersceded the Cold War Bi-Polar order has complicated world affairs, and refocused academic study away from the ideal to the real. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Bellah, Robert, et. al. "Habits of the Heart".

Brzezinski, Zbigniew, "Second Chance".

Kaplan, Robert, "The Coming Anarchy".

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.