In the Fall 2007 semester I tought IAFS1000 - Global Issues
and International Affairs as a Teaching Assistant
for prof. Joseph Jupille.
Here is the syllabus for my two recitation sections
(download a PDF version
here):
IAFS1000 - Global Issues and International Affairs
- Recitation Syllabus
Term: Fall 2007 - Prof. Joseph
Jupille
Recitation Schedule:
Thursday 8:00 – 8:50 (sec.102)
Monday 12:00 – 12:50 (sec.110)
Rooms:
CLUB - 4 (sec.102)
DUAN - G1B27 (sec.110)
Teaching Assistant: Lapo Salucci
Email: lapo.salucci@colorado.edu
Office: Ketchum 5
Phone: (303) 492-7871
Office Hours: Thursday, 9:30 – 11:00 &
Tuesday 9:30 – 11:00, Ketchum 5
Course description
The goals of these recitation sections are:
• Expanding students’ knowledge of the material covered in
lecture;
• Discussing the topics that most interest the students;
• Contributing to provide students with the tools to
understand International Affairs;
• Preparing the students for exams.
Readings
The readings will be those listed on the Class main
syllabus. This said, students are requested to keep
themselves informed on international affairs issues.
Students are strongly recommended to read The Economist on
a weekly basis. A special focus will be reserved to issues
of International Political Economy that deal with the
relationships between states and markets. If students have
some issues of particular interest that they would like to
see covered in recitation, they are strongly advised to ask
the TA, who will arrange for that.
Attendance / Class participation
Attendance to recitation is required and
highly recommended. Recitation hours will provide students
with a chance to review the material that was covered in
class, therefore making preparations for exams easier and
faster. Also, a part of students’ grades will be based on
active participation in class. Therefore, students are
strongly encouraged to ask questions to the instructor and
to give their contribution to the subsequent discussion. If
you feel uncomfortable about speaking in public, just email
the instructor the questions / issues that you would like
to see discussed in class.
Grades / requirements
Recitation’s grade will constitute 20% of
students’ final grade. Half of this grade (10 points) will
derive from class participation and discussion. The
remaining half (10 points) will derive from one discussion
session when students will be discussion leaders on the
weekly readings or on selected articles to be assigned
during the semester. The date of the presentation will be
decided in accord with students. ALL students will be
required to perform a presentation. When presenting in
class, students are required to provide a short (half-page)
handout to their fellow classmates as well as a list of
five questions about the topics they covered, which will
provide a head start for class discussion.
Things you need to know / academic policies:
Your professor and your instructor will be
happy, when possible, to accommodate the students’ needs.
Please note, however, that requests for special
accommodations need to be presented in a timely manner: at
least two weeks prior scheduled exams / assignments. Please
refer to the following sections of the syllabus for further
information about University policies.
Learning disabilities
If you qualify for accommodations because of
a disability, please submit to me a letter from Disability
Services in a timely manner so that your needs may be
addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations
based on documented disabilities. Contact: 303-492-8671,
Willard 322, and
www.Colorado.EDU/disabilityservices
Religious Observance
Campus policy regarding religious
observances requires that faculty make every effort to
reasonably and fairly deal with all students who, because
of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled
exams, assignments or required attendance. The above remark
on timely signaling of special accommodation needs applies
also to religious observance needs.
See full details at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/fac_relig.html
Class Behavior
Students and faculty each have
responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning
environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral
standards may be subject to discipline. Faculty members
have the professional responsibility to treat all students
with understanding, dignity and respect, to guide classroom
discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in
which they and theirstudents express opinions. Professional
courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with
respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences
of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation,
gender variance, and nationalities. Class rosters are
provided to the instructor with the student's legal name. I
will gladly honor your request to address you by an
alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this
preference early in the semester so that I may make
appropriate changes to my records.
See policies at
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/classbehavior.html
and at
http://www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/judicialaffairs/code.html#student_code
Academic Integrity
All students of the University of Colorado
at Boulder are responsible for knowing and adhering to the
academic integrity policy of this institution. Violations
of this policy may include: cheating, plagiarism, aid of
academic dishonesty, fabrication, lying, bribery, and
threatening behavior. All incidents of academic misconduct
shall be reported to the Honor Code Council
(honor@colorado.edu; 303-725-2273). Students who are found
to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will be
subject to both academic sanctions from the faculty member
and non-academic sanctions (including but not limited to
university probation, suspension, or expulsion). Other
information on the Honor Code can be found at
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/honor.html
and at
http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode/
Discrimination & Harassment
The University of Colorado at Boulder policy
on Discrimination and Harassment
(http://www.colorado.edu/policies/discrimination.html, the
University of Colorado policy on Sexual Harassment and the
University of Colorado policy on Amorous Relationships
applies to all students, staff and faculty. Any student,
staff or faculty member who believes s/he has been the
subject of discrimination or harassment based upon race,
color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion,
sexual orientation, or veteran status should contact the
Office of Discrimination and Harassment (ODH) at
303-492-2127 or the Office of Judicial Affairs at
303-492-5550. Information about the ODH and the campus
resources available to assist individuals regarding
discrimination or harassment can be obtained at http://www.colorado.edu/odh
