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Home > Degree Programs > Teaching & Courses > Course Listing (2007-08 Academic Year) > Leadership and Ethics in Foreign Policy
PAL-128: Leadership and Ethics in Foreign Policy
Faculty: Joseph Nye
Schedule
| Day | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | 9/17 | ||
| Meet Day | M | 2:40 PM - 4:30 PM | RG-20 |
| Review |
Description
The first part of the course examines theories of good and bad leadership and the ethical frameworks for making such judgments. Specific emphasis is on the particular context of world politics and foreign policy as a setting for ethics and leadership. The second part of the course analyzes a series of historical and current case studies regarding leaders and the foreign policy decisions they have made. Students are required to complete an average of 150-200 pages of readings a week; study questions will be provided to help guide their reading. The seminar will be taught by Socratic cold calling and based on the assumption that the reading is done before class. Participation is restricted to 36 students. Each student will be required to write two five-page papers and participate in a group exercise. Course grades will be determined based on these papers, as well as class participation.