| LEC # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1: Introducing Technology in International Relations | ||
| 1 | Introductory Session and Trade-Networking Presentation Focus: Course overview. We will also discuss how countries are becoming more economically intertwined and what such interconnectedness might mean for international relations. | |
| 2 | Examples of Technology Advances Focus: We will discuss recent technology advances and how they may affect international relations and policies. | Assignment 1 due |
| 3 | Global Agenda! Simulation Focus: We will discuss the development of a computer simulation designed to teach students about international relations. We will also brainstorm international relations technology and policy issues and discuss the final project. | |
| Week 2: Technology in Government, and Vice Versa | ||
| 4 | Governing the Internet Focus: In the previous class we discuss how technology affects governments; in this class we talk about how governance structures should be formed to regulate technology. We will specifically discuss how one developing technology, the Internet, should be regulated. | Assignment 2 due |
| 5 | Technology for Government Accountability: Dangers and Opportunities Focus: We will discuss how advances in IT are changing government structures and its implications for international relations. | |
| 6 | System Dynamics and International Relations Focus: We have discussed how interconnected the world is becoming. System dynamics can be a useful way for capturing the complexities of such changing international relations. Travis Franck will present the latest World-3 Model, a policy analysis tool that allows for simulation of alternative futures. | |
| Week 3: Wrap-Up | ||
| 7 | Knowledge and Information for Sustainable Development Focus: Presentation and available opportunities through the Global System for Sustainable Development. | |
| 8 | Presentations for Assignment 3 | Final project due |