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POL 114 - Introduction to International Relations
Course Description: In this course, we will explore power relationships between the major political entities in the world, including both nation-states and non-state actors. We will explore how major schools of thought interpret how the world works. Topics we will discuss among others include the processes of globalization, global and regional security, terrorism, global environmental crises, transnational social movements, war, peacemaking/keeping, trade, diplomacy, colonialism, and human rights. Particular attention will be paid to the United Nations, the effect of systems/institutions on real people, and the phenomena of civil society producing changes in a global context. Anyone who expects to be working in a global context should consider taking this course. Course Rotation: NYC: Fall, Spring, and Summer. PLV: Fall and Spring. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Tutorial Political Science Department Course Attributes: Area of Knowledge III, Contemporary Global Studies, Exploratory Course, Inquiry and Exploration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate

POL 114 - Introduction to International Relations

Course Description: In this course, we will explore power relationships between the major political entities in the world, including both nation-states and non-state actors. We will explore how major schools of thought interpret how the world works. Topics we will discuss among others include the processes of globalization, global and regional security, terrorism, global environmental crises, transnational social movements, war, peacemaking/keeping, trade, diplomacy, colonialism, and human rights. Particular attention will be paid to the United Nations, the effect of systems/institutions on real people, and the phenomena of civil society producing changes in a global context. Anyone who expects to be working in a global context should consider taking this course.

Course Rotation: NYC: Fall, Spring, and Summer. PLV: Fall and Spring.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Tutorial

Political Science Department

Course Attributes:
Area of Knowledge III, Contemporary Global Studies, Exploratory Course, Inquiry and Exploration

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Undergraduate