POL 206 - International Relations

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
This course provides a historical overview and conceptual tools to understand international politics. Students explore the major contending theories of international relations and learn to apply them to contemporary problems in world politics. A special focus is given to U.S. foreign policy. This course further examines issues relating to war and strife, transnational terrorism, global peace and security, international political economy, international law, international organizations, globalization, ethnic nationalism and human rights.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Identify the origins and nature of the nation-state system.
Compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives of international relations.
Describe different models of foreign policy analysis.
Explain the development and structure of the United Nations.
Analyze international political landscape shaped by nationalism and globalization.
Appraise global challenges including climate change, global health, war and terrorism.
Examine international trade and political economy of different nations.
Discuss factors influencing world order and global governance.

Listed Topics

Contending theories of international relations
Nation-state system
International political actors
Globalization
Ethnic nationalism
War and democratic peace
International political economy
U.S. foreign policy

Reference Materials
Contemporary text and appropriate supplemental materials.

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Culture Society & Citizenship

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 02/23/2024
Last Reviewed: 02/23/2024

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