《西方国际关系理论（双语）》教学大纲
The Theories of Western International Relations
课程编码： 23A05011 学分：4 课程类别： 专业基础课
计划学时：64 其中讲课：64 实验或实践：0 上机：0
适用专业：国际政治
推荐教材：Marc A. Genest,Conflict and Cooperation: Evolving Theories of International Relations, Peking University Press, 2003.
参考书目：1. Joshua S. Goldstein,International Relations, Peking University Press,2005.
2. Phil Williams, Classic Readings of International Relations, Peking University Press, 2003.
3.秦亚青，《权力·制度·文化》，北京大学出版社，2005年。
课程的教学目的与任务
Purposes and Tasks of the Course
As a basicprofessional coursefor undergraduates specializing in International Politics, “Western International Relations Theories” introduces the basic Western theoriesof International Relations in order to train students to apply and criticize the international relations theory. Furthermore theexploration helps students to better analyze and understand the complicatedinternational issues and the world system, which redounds to improve patriotism and international view and settles a bed rock for the degree dissertation and furtheracademic progresses. The methods, based on bilingual teaching, take the form of both lecture and discussion.
课程的基本要求
Basic Demands of the Course
1. Introduce the tri-theory including realism, liberalism and constructivism, as well as theEnglish School, criticism.
2. Compare both the differences and the commons among different schools and demonstrate the venation of the development of international relations theory.
3. Evaluate and criticize the international relation theories in existence.
各章节授课内容、教学方法及学时分配建议（含课内实验）
Chapter One Introduction Suggested Periods：6
[Purpose and Requirement]Comprehend the definitionand the construction of IRT, know of the level methods in IR study and the three images in Man the Stateand War.
[Points and Nodus] Definition and Construction of IRT, Level Methods and the three Images
[Teaching Method] Combination of teaching and discussion
[Teaching Contents]
Section One: The Definition of IRT
1. Concept of IRT
2. Function of IRT
3. Categories of IRT
Section Two: How is international relationstheory formed?/the construction of IRT
1. Hypothesis
2. Methodology
3. Case study
Section Three: Levels of analysis
1. System Level
2. State Level
3. Individual Level
Chapter Two Realist Theory Suggested Periods：16
[Purpose and Requirement]Cognize the main tenets of both realism and neo-realism; Grasp the six principles of political realism and structure of world politics.
[Points and Nodus]Six principles of political realism; the structure of world politics; the points of Thucydides, Machiavelli, Hans Morgenthau and Kenneth Waltz
[Teaching Method]Combination of teaching and discussion
Section One: Introduction to System Level Theories
1. Realism
2. Trans-nationalism
3. Class System
Section Two: Introduction to Realism
1. Classical Realism
2. Neo-realism
3. A Critique of Realist Theory
Section Three: Selected Classic Readings
1. The History of the Peloponnesian War
2. The Prince
3. Politics among Nations
4. The Anarchic Structure of World Politics
Chapter Three Trans-nationalist Theory Suggested Periods：16
[Purpose and Requirement]Cognize the categories and tenets of Trans-nationalist theory;Evaluate Trans-nationalism and understand the points of Woodrow Wilson, Hedley Bull, Joseph Nye and Robert Koehane.
[Points and Nodus]Fourteen points, Institutionalism, Economic Interdependence and Cooperation
Section One: Introduction to Trans-nationalist Theory
1. Institutional Trans-nationalism
2. Economic Trans-nationalism
3. A Critique of Trans-nationalism
Section Two: Selected Classic Readings
1. Fourteen Points
2. The Anarchical Society
3. Interdependence and Power
4. Cooperation and International Regimes
Chapter Four Class System Theory Suggested Periods：4
[Purpose and Requirement]Cognize the tenets and key words of Class System Theory, Evaluate the Class System Theory and understand the points of Marx, Hobson and Lenin.
[Points and Nodus]Marxism, Imperialism, and Dependency Theory
Section One: Introduction to Class System Theory
1. Marxism
2. Imperialism
3. A Critique of Class System Theory
1. Manifesto of the Communist Party
3. Imperialism: the Highest Stage of Capitalism
Chapter Five Political Culture Theory Suggested Periods：6
[Purpose and Requirement]Cognize the tenets of political culture theory, analyze international relations by using thistheory, and grasp the key concepts such as decision-making,political culture, etc.
[Points and Nodus]Political Culture, Decision-making Theory, the End of History, and the clash of civilizations
Section One: Introduction to State Level Theory
1. Political Culture Theory
2. Decision-making Theory
Section Two:
1. The Regimists
2. The Civilizationists
3. A Critique of Political Culture Theory
Section Three: selected classic readings
1. The End of History
2. The Clash of Civilizations
Chapter Six Human Nature Theory Suggested Periods：6
[Purpose and Requirement]Cognize the tenets of human nature theory, analyze international relations by using thistheory, and grasp the key concepts such as human nature,political culture, etc.
[Points and Nodus]human nature
Section One: Introduction to Individual Level International Relations Theories
1. Human Nature Theory
2. Cognitive Theory
3. Feminist Theory
4. Peace Studies Theory
Section Two: Human Nature Theory
1. Introduction to Human Nature Theory
2. A Critique of Human Nature Theory
1. Leviathan
2. Why War?
Chapter Seven Constructivist Theory Suggested Periods：6
[Purpose and Requirement]Cognize the tenets of constructivist theory, analyze international relations by using thistheory, and grasp the key concepts such as identity, shared ideas,anarchical cultures, etc.
[Points and Nodus]identity, shared ideas, anarchical cultures
Section One: Introduction to Social Constructivist International Relations Theories
1. Social Constructivist Theory
2. Social Constructivist Theory in International Relations Theory
Section Two: Typical Constructivist Theory
1. Nicholas Onuf and Rule Constructivist Theory
2. Alexander Wendt and Classic Constructivist Theory
1. Social Theory of International Politics
2.The Agent - structure Problem in InternationalRelations Theory
Chapter Eight English School Suggested Periods：4
[Purpose and Requirement]Cognize the tenets of English school of international relations theory, analyze international relations by using thistheory, and grasp the key concepts such as international system, international society,international community, etc.
[Points and Nodus]international society, international community
Section One: Introduction to English School
1. Basic concepts of English School
2. Basic tenets of English school
Hedley Bull, The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics
撰稿人：李霞 审核人：李慧明
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