POL3

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Introduction to International Relations

Meta-Major

Social Sciences

Session Cycle

Fall Only

Credits

3

Allow Pass/No Pass

No

Lecture Hours

54

CalGETC Areas

Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences

Transfer Status

UC and CSU

C-ID

POLS 140

Course Description

Focused on the practice and theory of international relations within the framework of traditional orientations and alternative approaches to international politics. Traditional orientations and alternative approaches to international politics are utilized to analyze divergent political orientations, organizational structures, approaches to conduct, pursuing peace, and the global economy. Topics include the evolution of world politics, levels of analysis and foreign policy, nationalism, globalization and transnationalism, the nation-state, intergovernmental organizations, diplomacy, international law and human rights, and international political economy. Contemporary issues in international relations will be presented from a variety of viewpoints.