PLSC 2803H - Intro to Int’l Relations Honor

Description
A study of international relations from a theoretical perspective with special emphasis given to the role of the United Nations and the United States in the shaping of the balance of powers among nations. Attention will also be given to contemporary issues in international relations.

Pre-Requisite
NONE Note: This is an honors course. Please refer to the NWACC Honors Program section in the current catalog for more information.

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
On Demand

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:

Describe the historical context of the contemporary international political system
Explain the major theories of IR
Analyze current global events from different theoretical angles
Explain and use levels of analysis
Identify and analyze various causes of war and define types of international conflict
Recognize the importance and operation of international law and organizations in world politics
Define human rights and human security
Explain the different causes of global income and development gap
Identify different positions on foreign policy issues
Identify the different explanations of globalization

Honors Outcomes
Honors classes (and the Honors Program) promote the following core values:

Community students will demonstrate civic engagement through Service Learning and exploration of local, national, and global communities.
Curiosity students will cultivate personal and intellectual curiosity through investigation, discussion, and scholarship.
Diversity students will explore multiple perspectives through interdisciplinary learning.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills