Introduction to International Relations

Format:
Online
Term:
Summer 2024
Session:
Summer Session II: July 5 – August 9, 2024
Subject Area:
POLITICAL SCIENCE (PSCI)
Course Number
PSCI 0400 920
Schedule:
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Instructor:
HARTWIG, JASON
Primary Program:
LPS Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate
Course Description:

This course is an introduction to the major theories and issues in international politics. The goals of the course are to give students a broad familiarity with the field of international relations, and to help them develop the analytical skills necessary to think critically about international politics. The course is divided into four parts: 1) Concepts and Theories of International Relations; 2) War and Security; 3) The Global Economy; and 4) Emerging Issues in International Relations.