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May 27, 2024
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PSC 231 - World Politics (3 units)
Introduction to the study of international relations. Explores policy making institutions, foreign policies and politics of various nations.
Units of Lecture: 3
Core Social Sci Requirement
Offered Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Student will use their understanding of the conceptual framework to interpret world events through critical reading, observation and conclusion formation.
2. Student will be able to explain the major theoretical approaches as applied to world affairs, including realism, liberalism, and social constructivism.
3. Student will be able to articulate the levels of analysis in international politics and how the levels help explain world events.
4. Student will be able to discuss and apply other interpretations of world events that include, but may not be limited to dependency theory, Marxian analysis, and World Systems Analysis.
5. Student will be able to review the history behind the international state system and the historical information needed to understand the evolution of the modern state system.
6. Student will be able to explain the basic tenets of international security and how leaders perceive security issues.
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