New Global Agenda: Exploring 21st Century Challenges through Innovations in Information Technologies

Calendar

LEC #	TOPICS	KEY DATES
Week 1: Introducing Technology in International Relations
1	Introductory Session and Trade-Networking Presentation Focus: Course overview. We will also discuss how countries are becoming more economically intertwined and what such interconnectedness might mean for international relations.
2	Examples of Technology Advances Focus: We will discuss recent technology advances and how they may affect international relations and policies.	Assignment 1 due
3	Global Agenda! Simulation Focus: We will discuss the development of a computer simulation designed to teach students about international relations. We will also brainstorm international relations technology and policy issues and discuss the final project.
Week 2: Technology in Government, and Vice Versa
4	Governing the Internet Focus: In the previous class we discuss how technology affects governments; in this class we talk about how governance structures should be formed to regulate technology. We will specifically discuss how one developing technology, the Internet, should be regulated.	Assignment 2 due
5	Technology for Government Accountability: Dangers and Opportunities Focus: We will discuss how advances in IT are changing government structures and its implications for international relations.
6	System Dynamics and International Relations Focus: We have discussed how interconnected the world is becoming. System dynamics can be a useful way for capturing the complexities of such changing international relations. Travis Franck will present the latest World-3 Model, a policy analysis tool that allows for simulation of alternative futures.
Week 3: Wrap-Up
7	Knowledge and Information for Sustainable Development Focus: Presentation and available opportunities through the Global System for Sustainable Development.
8	Presentations for Assignment 3	Final project due