POL 251 - Introduction to International Relations

3 Credit(s) DIII

Following a review of relevant basic concepts and analytical frameworks, the first part of this introductory course focuses on the contending theories of international relations (IR) and the major actors in world affairs. The second half of the course introduces students to the major issue-areas of IR–governance, security, political economy, and social welfare. Note that this course does not provide in-depth analysis of specific issues in world politics. This is undertaken in POL 352 for which POL251 is very useful. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for POL351.