POLSCI 3Q03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Snapple, Takers, Human Nature
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Final exam is dec 15 at 9 am. Start by setting the scene but do not narrate the entire film. The scene highlights power and influence of individual actors and affect of different personalities in power. E. g modern government, decisions made by small groups rather than individual leaders: this movie shows power of individual leaders in this movie. President demonstrated humanitarian concern: leans towards cooperative interactions. Scene demonstrates how two different characters see world differently and sees options available to problems differently. Misperception in movie: attack by russia was eminent. Showcase knowledge of theories, use film as foundation. Can mention in assignment that movie provides limited info. Show deep understanding and ability to apply them. Can discuss how the theory is not well represented. Can bring in outside facts, real facts about the war showcased in the movie. Realism sees states as actors: realist see states as (cid:271)illiard (cid:271)alls, (cid:272)a(cid:374)"t see i(cid:374)to the(cid:373), just their a(cid:272)tio(cid:374)s.