INR 2002 Introduction to International Relations

The student who successfully completes this course will develop a framework for the logical analysis of international politics. By combining the study of -historical events of international importance and the study of various theories of international behavior, the student will develop an ability to evaluate and comprehend current world events. This course will address: the structure of the nation-state system; the motivations, interests and interactions of the various actors; the cultural and structural effects on decision-making and crises management; and, the various ways in which we can think about international relations. The student should gain a better appreciation for and a deeper comprehension of the variety and complexity of the behavior of states and the system which governs international relations today.

Credits

3 cc

Prerequisite

Placement at the college level or completion of the appropriate exit-level developmental course(s) with a grade of C or better.

Distribution

General Education, Social Sciences.

Offered

SP