PLSC 2803 - Introduction to International Relations

Description
Analysis of the nature of foreign relations with special emphasis given to contemporary problems such as the international community, balance of power, international conflict, and cooperation.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
On Demand

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:

Describe the historical context of the contemporary international political system
Explain the major theories of IR
Analyze current global events from different theoretical angles
Explain and use levels of analysis
Identify and analyze various causes of war and define types of international conflict
Recognize the importance and operation of international law and organizations in world politics
Define human rights and human security
Explain the different causes of global income and development gap
Identify different positions on foreign policy issues
Identify the different explanations of globalization

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills

Standard Practices
Topics list

Cold War
Constructivism
Feminism
Globalization
Human Rights
International Law
International Organizations
Liberalism
Nuclear Proliferation
Realism
Security
Sovereignty
Terrorism/Counterterrorism
Transnational Activism
War on Terror

Assessments

Grading guidelines