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 Department:    POLS&

 Course #:    203

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    451001

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

A study of basic concepts involved in the study of a world community, including the politics of war, peace, and international economic relations.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher OR placement into ENGL& 101.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Social Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain basic concepts and theories in international relations
2. Explain the causes of war and peace
3. Describe international economic relations
4. SOCIAL SCIENCES: Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Talking about International Relations: Vocabulary and frames of reference
2. The importance of historical context (examples in ancient Greece, Islamic middle east, China)
3. The emerging role of the state
4. Theories of realism, idealism, behavioralism, etc. in understanding international relations
5. The Cold War (North South Crisis) and Colonialism (East West Crisis)
6. Non-State Actors (MNCs, NGOs, IGOs)
7. Issues of Foreign Policy (HIgh and Low Politics)
8. Roots of International Conflict
9. Working Alone or Working Together (United Nations, League of Nations)
10. International Law
11. Environmental Issues
12. Human Rights Issues
13. Future of International Relations