PSC 330 American Foreign Policy Paper
The paper should be at least 5 pages in length and referenced in APA writing style 7th Edition.
| In this paper, you will be expected to discuss three theoretical approaches to international relations, choosing from a minimum of two of the three major theoretical approaches commonly used in international relations studies (Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism) and at most one of the lesser used approaches (Feminism, Marxism, etc.). You should use both literature discussed in class alongside articles and arguments from the greater political science literature, of which several follow. These articles and the arguments within should form the core of your paper, though you are encouraged to seek out other literature to bolster your arguments. It is preferred that you focus your essay on the above three theoretical approaches, though if you find one of the lesser approaches to be more interesting, you may substitute any one of the above approaches for one other approach. You will be expected to undertake your own research to find literature and arguments appropriate for an upper level political science course. Use of Google Scholar and the UB Library is highly encouraged for the acquisition of additional sources. The goal of this paper is for you to demonstrate your comprehension of the various theoretical approaches in international relations and how they might relate to the tackling of international relations problems. The focus of your paper should be on discussing how each of the major theoretical perspectives analyzes the world and how their arguments differ on key topics such as anarchy, the importance of economy, the role of the state and international organizations, and the importance of military conflict, among others. You will not be required to argue for or against any of the theoretical perspectives. Only to discuss the content of each theoretical approach. |
PSC 330 American Foreign Policy Paper
