Upon discussing a variety of political theories, let us now apply the "realist" perspective to our experience in Ms. Rodriguez's IR class. Considering I teach three sections of IR, it's only natural (according to Darwinian theory), that one class will emerge as the most successful. After our debate yesterday, many of you thought that a nation should take care of it's interest first, and believed in the concept of realpolitik-power politics. Therefore, I will challenge you to apply this same reasoning to your experience as an international relations student.
Each class will transform itself into a country of its own design. As a class, you will select a name, slogan, and create a flag. I wish you luck at applying the liberal concept of cooperation to this part of the process. Once all three classes have agreed on their country's identity, the challenge will begin!
Your class will strive to earn "mula" our classes' form of international currency. As the class amasses "mula" they can purchase items to build up their country-for example, military forces, electricity, non-renewable resources, internet, etc. with the goal of being an advanced nation. At the end of the year, the country who is most "advanced" (earned the most amount of mula, and spent it wisely) will be rewarded accordingly.
So, how can you earn mula for your country? Participate, watch current events and bring your informed mind to class, attendance, succeeding on quizzes and tests, country challenges, etc.
May the odds be ever in your favor and may the best country win!
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