Spring 2023 Political Science BC3816 section 001

COVID-19 and International Relations

INTL RELATIONS OF COVID-1

Call Number 00364
Day & Time
Location
M 11:10am-1:00pm
LL016 MILSTEIN CEN
Points 4
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required Instructor
Instructor Alexander A Cooley
Type COLLOQUIA
Course Description

Welcome to “International Relations of COVID-19.” The onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic has sent political shockwaves around the world, affecting almost every aspect of international political life. From how countries cooperate with one another to redefining what constitutes national security, to recasting pressures for globalization and de-globalization, the world as we knew it prior to February 2020 appears to be dramatically changing. At the same time, scholars and policymakers are increasingly divided about how to understand and respond to many of these challenges.  Is the COVID era truly new or will it actually accelerate recent trends in international politics and global governance? What are the similarities between this pandemic and previous global health crises and what lessons should we draw for managing international order?  What are the implications for US leadership, and broad perceptions about the erosion of the US-led liberal world order, and how have strategic competitors like China dealt with the crisis globally? Finally, what are the tools, resources and networks available to researchers and policy makers interested in making more evidence-based assessments about international public policy? What are the challenges?

The intensive nature of this colloquium is reflected in two ways- preparation and focus. First, the course carries a substantial reading load designed to inform and prepare students for each course session. These assignments will mostly be academic readings, but may also include podcasts, news articles, and digital archival materials. New materials and resources dealing with the course topic are added daily and may be added to the syllabus, so please check the Courseworks syllabus before each meeting for the current assignments. Importantly, our class lectures, group activities and individual assignments will build upon, not review, the assigned materials for the session.

Second, the remote nature of the course will require active listening and focus. Each session typically will be split into 2 segments, roughly of 55-60 minutes each. Many of these segments will feature guest lecturers or experts who will give 25-30 mins presentations on their topic and then field questions. During our limited time for Q&A students should ask single, concise questions.

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Department Political Science @Barnard
Enrollment 9 students (16 max) as of 9:05PM Thursday, March 28, 2024
Subject Political Science
Number BC3816
Section 001
Division Barnard College
Campus Barnard College
Note ENROLLMENT BY DEPARTMENT APPLICATION ONLY
Section key 20231POLS3816X001