Fall, 1993 Instructor: Dr. Quee-Young Kim Department of Sociology Office: 410 Ross Hall, Phone:5230 University of Wyoming Office Hrs: MWF 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. POLS/SOC 4300: THE WORLD SYSTEM CR 117, MWF 11:00-11:50 AM The purpose of this course is to study global influences upon social change of nation-states of the world. The analytical framework combines the logic of world capitalism with the theory of power politics to explain patterns of economic development, democratic development, the rise and fall of the great powers, and the structure of interdependence. The approach is eclectic and interdisciplinary. Special attention will be given to the world division of labor, patterns of trade, flow of resources and capital, patterns of inequality, revolutionary conflict, development of technology and military power, and hegemonic struggles. REQUIRED READINGS The following books are required in the course. I expect all of you to study the thesis or arguments therein carefully. Keep up with the readings and come to class informed on the subject so that you can enjoy the lecture and contribute to the discussion. 1. George Modelski, Long Cycles in World Politics. 2. Charles Tilly, Coercion, Capital and European States, AD 990-1990. 3. Peter Dicken, Global Shift: The Internationalization of Economic Activity. 4. Ezra Vogel, The Four Little Dragons: The Spread of Industrialization in East Asia. 5. A set of articles assembled by the instructor (on reserve). REQUIREMENTS In addition to regular reading and attendance at the lectures and seminar, students taking the course for credit are required to (1) take a midterm exam (100 points); (2) present summaries and comments of the assigned readings for the week (30 points for an article and 60 points for a book); (3) take a final exam (100 points); (4) paper presentation and participation in class discussion (50 points) and (4) write a term paper (10-12 pages, double spaced, 200 points). See below for further elaboration. 1. Summaries and Comments: Select the area that you are most interested in from the syllabus, and choose the week and the readings assigned for that week. Summarize the main arguments contained in the readings and report to the class with your comments and criticisms. You need not write up the report. 2. Term Paper is to be based on the themes in the readings and lectures. Take one of the following three options: (a) For an extra 10 points, choose one of the nations or areas (China, Europe, etc) for a comparative-historical study from a global perspective. Select a dimension of social change (economic development, Quality of Life Index, regional integration, international conflict, etc) and explain the causal relationship between the larger global forces and the national goals. Use some of the ideas and insights from your readings, apply them to the analysis of patterns of variation over time. (b) For an extra 20 points, choose an issue area (K-wave, terms of trade, war, revolution, democratic transition, capitalistic transformation, trade, debt crisis, etc) and discuss the connection between global structures and national variation of outcomes of these phenomena with the use of statistical figures. (c) For an extra 30 points, write a research paper based on statistical analysis of major features of the world system, including measures of interdependence from trade data, quality of life index, national strength (military and tax data) and autonomy (Government Revenue and GDP). The purpose is to identify the patterns of comparative advantage of nations in the global competition for hegemonic control. Obtain a partial data set from the instructor or collect a set of data on some areas that interest you most. Add some data to the existing data. Consult the "Statistical Sources" attached to this syllabus. Develop questions guided by theoretical arguments. Identify the main variables and think through the possible forms of connections among the variables. Visualize and conceptualize the pattern of dynamics. Use statistical analysis (SPSS, or some other programs). Identify some interesting patterns. There will be several tutorial sessions on statistical methods and data analysis for students in this category. Everyone must consult the instructor in regard to research papers. Visit him as often as you can (at least several times) during his office hours. The term paper is due by December 8 (Wednesday), 1993. Course grades will be based on accumulation of points from the above categories. Letter grades will be assigned to the following intervals. A 450 and up B 400-449 C 350-399 Contributions to the class discussion will be noted and taken into account for the overall evaluation. Everyone should observe the rules of academic honesty, rules of citation in research paper, and general ethical standards. COURSE SCHEDULE, LECTURE TOPICS AND READING ASSIGNMENTS Week 1: August 31, September 1 and 3 Introduction to the course The World System Perspective 1. History of the Idea 2. The Main Thesis 3. Critiques Readings: Peter B. Evans and John D. Stephens. "Development and the World Economy," in N.J.Smelser (ed.), Handbook of Sociology. pp. 739-773. Week 2: September 8 and 10 Structure and Process of World Systems 1. Cultural Division of World System 2. Nation-States 3. Trading Blocs and International Divison of Labor Readings: Christopher Chase-Dunn and Thomas D. Hall. "Comparing World-Systems:Concepts and Working Hypotheses." Social Forces (June, 1993). Week 3: September 13, 15, and 17 History of the Core and the Logic of World Capitalism Readings: Charles Tilly. Coercion, Capital and the European States. the entire book. Week 4: September 20, 22, and 24 The Rise and Fall of Major Powers in the World System Readings: George Modelski, Long Cycles in World Politics, the entire book. Week 5: September 27, 29 and October 1 Why are Some Countries Rich and Others Poor? Readings: David S. Landes. "Why Are We So Rich and They So Poor?" American Economic Review. May, 1990 (pp.1-13). Week 6: October 4, 6 and 8 Why are Some Countries Dictatorial and Others Democratic? Readings: Seymour Martin Lipset, "The Social Requisites of Democracy Revisited." Presidential Address at the 1993 ASA (American Sociological Assoication) Meeting. (on reserve). Jeffery M. Paige. "The Social Origins of Dictatorship, Democracy and Socialist Revolution in Central America." in Quee-Young Kim (ed.) Revolutions in the Third World. pp. 37-42. Week 7: October 11, 13 and 15* Why Are Some Countries More Powerful than Others? Readings: Jacek Kugler and William Domke, "Comparing the Strength of Nations." Comparative Political Studies. 1986. (pp. 39-69). * Midterm examination Week 8: October 18, 20 and 22. The Political Economy of the World System Readings: David A. Smith and Douglas R. White, "Structure and Dynamics of the Global Economy." Social Forces June 1992 (pp.857-893). K. Kiljunen. "Toward a Theory of the International Division of Industrial Labor." World Development. January, 1989 (pp.109-132). Robert M. Rosh and Lev S. Gonick. "The Structural Location of Third World States within the International Division of Labor." Comparative Political Studies. October, 1988 (pp. 829-843). Week 9: October 25, 27 and 29 Internationalization of Production and Investment Readings: Volker Bornschier, "Dependent Industrialization in the World Economy," Journal of Conflict Resolution 1981 (pp. 371-400).Peter Dicken. Global Shift.Chapters 2 and 3 (Trends in Production and Trade, The Growth and Spread of Transnational Corporations). Week 10: November 1, 3 and 5 The Engines of Change: Technology, Corporations, and the Government Readings: Peter Dicken. Global Shift. Chapters 4, 5, 6,and 7 (The Role of Technological Change, Why Internationalize?, Nation-States in Internationalization of Economic Activity, and Global Organization). Also read the case studies about the textile, automobile, electronics, and service industries. Week 11: November 8, 10 and 12 The Rise of the Pacific Rim Countries Readings: Ezra Vogel, The Four Little Dragons: The Spread of Industrializaiton in East Asia. the entire book. Week 12: November 16, 18, and 20 Workshop for Statistical Analysis Class will move to computer lab. Monday: Measuring "Relative Acceptance" from Trade Statistics. Wednesday: Measuring the Strength of the State and Democracy Friday: Statistical Analyses (Regression, etc.). 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