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2019-2020 University Catalog 
    
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POLSC 210 - International Relations


Prerequisites: POLSC 110 
 
Examines the major explanation of why countries and other international actors behave the way they do. Focuses on the thinking behind different conceptions of realism and neo-realism; neo-liberal idealism and neo-liberal institutionalism; constructivism and its variants; and critical theories. Use of theory to analyze such subjects as: The causes and prevention of war and instability; European unity; the emergence of China; recent developments in the Middle East; the governance of international trade and finance; North-South relations; international efforts to control global warming; human rights and the challenges and opportunities of globalization. Particular attention is also given to differing cultural worldviews and competing conceptions of the national interest in the US and other countries.

3 credits
Fall



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