POL 251 Introduction to International Relations

3 Credit(s) DIII HP

This course is about understanding how the origins and historic evolution of the international system fundamentally shape the structure and functioning of international relations (IR) today. In addition to introducing basic concepts and analytical frameworks, the first part of this course uses contending theories of IR to describe and interpret the major global events of the modern era. Building on this foundation the second part of the course explores several key issue-areas in IR: international law and governance. security and conflict, the global economy, and global human welfare. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for POL351.