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PSC 231 - Introduction to International Relations

(3 units) CO6, CO11
Introduction to the study of international relations. Explores policy making institutions, foreign policies and politics of various nations.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to use their understanding of the conceptual framework to interpret world events through critical reading, observation and conclusion formation.
2. Students will be able to explain the major theoretical approaches as applied to world affairs, including realism, liberalism, and social constructivism.
3. Students will be able to articulate the levels of analysis in international politics and how the levels help explain world events.
4. Students 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. Students 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. Students will be able to explain the basic tenets of international security and how leaders perceive security issues.


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