Combines curricular themes and teaching methods to provide practical teaching tools for international studies faculty. Explores new techniques for covering national, regional, and international actors, focusing on the case method, games, simulations, role-play exercises, and uses of technology. Emphasizing links between theory and practice, each chapter features classroom activities designed to engage students and encourage critical thinking. Includes a list of teaching and learning resources. Lantis is assistant professor of political science at The College of Wooster. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR