PS 121 - Introduction to International Politics

This course will introduce key theories and concepts of international relations; examine the causes of war and the challenges to constructing peace; trace the origins and evolution of the modern state as the predominant actor in world politics; explore alternative actors to ‘states’ and the dynamics of ‘globalization’ through the lens of contemporary issues.

Credits: 3

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

gtPathways: SS1

Cross Listed: PS 121 is the same course as PS 221; credit will be given for only one of these courses.

Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.