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2020-2021 Official General Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

POS 203 - International Relations


An examination of basic concepts and principles of world politics:  international conflict resolution, international organizations, and the struggle for power.  Factors affecting the relationships among the major powers.  The role of diplomacy, alliances, war and peace in the world arena.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Identify the major theories used by political scientists to study International Relations.
  2. Identify the major research methods used by political scientists to study International Relations.
  3. Analyze political behavior using at least one of the major theories used by political scientists.
  4. Discuss contemporary political issues from the political science perspective.