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ILB 109Introduction to Politics

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Schedule of StudyJune 10 Introduction to Politics

June 11 Pol. Ideologies

June 17 Comparative Political Systems

June 18 Democracy

June 24 Democratic Transition

June 25 Developing Countries, Quiz # 1

Jun 29 - Jul 1 Midterm Examination (June 29)July 2 Political Socialization and Participation

July 9 Political Leadership and Public Policy

July 22 Revolution

July 23 Terrorism, and WarJuly 29 International Relations

July 30 International Organization, Quiz # 2

August 2 Paper Submission (via email)

August 3-5 Final Examination (August 3)


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History of Politics

Political philosophy dates back toSocrates (469-399 B.C.)

It is often argued that Socrates believed

"ideals belong in a world only the wise man can

understand",

making the philosopher the only type of person suitable to

govern others.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Socrates_Louvre.jpg


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What is Politics?

Politics can be seen variously asconcerned with

1. The art of compromise

2. The exercise of authority3. The acquisition of power

4. A form of devious deception


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The Art of Compromise (of Possible)

A particular view of politics as aprocess of participating andfinding agreement

Politics is not just a necessaryevil; it is a realistic good. Politicalactivity is a type of moral activity;

it is a free activity, and it isinventive, flexible, enjoyable, andhuman

(Crick 1964: 141)


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Politics as Authority Authority

Right of some person or institution(king or govt to make decisions

affecting the community)

Forms

1. Rational legalNormative rules ie;constitutions, election

2. Traditionalhistory, habit, and

custom ie: hereditary monarchy3. Charismaticpersonal qualities of

the leader inspire the masses

confidence. ie: Adolf Hitler

(Weber, 1864-1920)


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Politics as Power

Power can be defined as the abilityto achieve some desired effect,regardless of the opposition

(Lasswell, 1936)

Authority is one form of power

Authority of the Government

Empty legal (de jure) and real power(de facto) to get what is wanted, andwhen it is wanted


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Power

Power can flow from Wealth

Personal charisma

Ideology Religion

Many other sources

including the moral standing of a

particular individual or group in society


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Authority Norms that are recognized and

embraced by the vast majority of asocietys members Rooted in moral, spiritual, and legal codes

of behavior or good conduct

Legitimacy a condition inwhich power is exercised throughestablished institutions, according

to rules that are freely accepted bythe people as being right andproper


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Power

Legitimacy Authority

Legitimate Authority(how much value people attach to their rights (vote, strike,)

Political Stability


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Politics as Deception

Aimed at securing personaladvantage position or office

Micro level

Within government organizations Macro level

Between rulers and the ruled


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The State States characteristics (Lasswell and Kaplan, 1950:181)

A clearly defined territory A legitimate government

Sovereignty within its territory

An existence recognized by other states in

international law A persona able to make treaties and have

obligations and rights independent of anyactual person

Perpetual Succession rulers may changebut the state continues to exist

Universality all those living within thejurisdiction of the state are subject to its rules


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Government

Monarchy Rule by one person

Aristocracy

Rule by enlightened few people orgroups

Democracy

Rule by all the people


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Forms of Government


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Government and Self-Interest

The fatal deterioration of the formsof government is usually attributedto the corrupting influences of

power, which may lead thoseholding it to act in

their own interests rather than

that of the community


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Government and Politics

PoliticsMachinery of Government

taking control of it,influencing its decisions,reforming it,

changing those in office,and ..


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Political Science

AristotleMaster Science

All we do in our life, in society, the

sciences and arts, will beinfluenced by politics; it isthrough politics that the totality of

social existence is orchestrated


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Is Political Science really a science?

Aristotlefamous classification of theconstitutions of the many Greek city-states, was just as systemic and

scientific as his work in the natural

sciences

Max Weberthe study of humanaffairs should take account of reason,

motives and emotions in order to afforda deeper level of understanding


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Methodology

Normative Approach

Emphasize empirical research andprefer to conceptualize problems interms of variables that can bemeasuredassess process or institution workswith moral or legal standards

Perspective of values and interest atwork in social, political, andeconomic arrangements

In politics, values are facts

Certain values, some facts would deny

High value on facts never get the truth

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Methodology

Behaviorism

Focuses on tasking of describingand predicting political behaviorand the dynamics and outcomes of

political processes Concentrate on facts develop

mathematical models to explain

the behavior of voters, politicalparties, decision makers,

Example, Polls, Public Opinions,


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Thai Values: Positive or Negative?

Respect Buddhism

Lift up money as supremeimportant honor and honesty?

Lift up power

Lift up with status (Chao Nai)

Respect those with seniority

Lift up educated

Dont like disagree with anyone

Dont like to risk and lack

patience

Like to gamble (risk luck)

Like fun

Like to be extravagant whencompeting in society

Like it easy easy life

Forgive each other easily

Like ceremonies

Believe in spirit and luck

Lack order and discipline

Dont care for cooperate things

it really doesnt belong to me

To each his own look foroneself

Individualisticones own man

Dont like to see others as good

(or better)two tigers cant livein the same cave

Love face and eyes in society

Like to put things offdoesntmatter, do it tomorrow

Gratitude as a response tosupporters parents, teachers,.

Curious about others affairs


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Approaches of Modern Pol.Sci.

Political Theory

Theories of political institutions, including thelaw, the state, systems of representation,forms of government,

Political Philosophy

searches for highly generalized answers tomajor questions

Political Ideology

Ideas about the way the state should be

organized

Political Economy

Examines the state in the economic system


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Approaches of Modern Pol.Sci. Political Sociology

Looks more towards the social world for an understanding

of politics, how political attitudes are formed and how theyare influenced by those with power

Political Institutions Lead students to the formal machinery of the state, a key

site much political activity

Policy Studies Focus on the policy-making process of government and are

concerned with the analysis of power

Comparative Government

Searches for generalizations about politics derived fromwidespread examination of groups of countries

International Relations

States relates to each other in war and peace


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PoliticalSystem

Demand

Support

Decisionsand

Actions

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Environment

Environment

A Simplified Model of the Political System

(David Easton, 1965)


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Why do we have to study politics?

Self-Interest

More aware of our dependence on thepolitical system and better equipped todetermine when to favor and when tooppose change

Public Interest Civil Society

everyday decisions and choices made by

ordinary people leading ordinary lives

People with similar capabilities and desirescan develop quite different moraldispositions, depending on thecircumstances


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Human trafficking


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FTA

Digital

divideASEACommunity

Thai

education

WTO

Human trafficking

Quality of Life

Terrorism

Governance

poverty

Global Warming


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Mobility

Global

Workers


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Assignment Term Paper (20%)

Choose one topic you like the most in a course

outline Initiate and decide your own related topic

Not less than 8-page paper

(not included index, references, and photos)

Times New Roman, 12 size, single-spaced

between lines

Submitted via email to

[email protected] [email protected]

on Tuesday,August 2, 2011

(no later than midnight)


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Guidelines for a Term Paper

Introduction

Why you pick up this topic? What is your interest?

Content

Facts of the case or topic you choose

Evaluation and Criticism

Other sources related to this topic

Your evaluation and criticism of this topicsupported by some researches or

references

Conclusion

Dont forget to write your name and student ID

number on a paper


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Example of a Term Paper

How does Chinese Government successfully use the politicalideology of Communism?

I choose this topic because I always amaze how Chinesegovernment use this ideology to administrate the country ofbillion people to believe in the same idea.

I would like to explore and reveal the process, methods, and otherrelated information to answer my hypothesis.

I will present some facts of Communism; theory and practice,ideas, etc.

In order to Other sources related to Communism, politicalscholars or philosophers mentioned about Communism, or critics.

In conclusion, I found out that there are four reasons why Chinesegovernment can successfully use Communism applied to itspeople and strengthen Chinas politics and economic. Those

reasons are.

I might come up with some photos related to sample situations oractivities contained in the paper.

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