PLSC 2803H - Introduction to International Relations, Honors

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. 

Note: This is an honors course. Please refer to the NWACC Honors Program section in the current catalog for more information.

Note: This course will only be offered if there are enough students in need of an honors class or if it can be combined with a standard version of the class.

Pre-Requisite
None

Co-Requisite
N/A

Cross Listed Course
N/A

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course 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.

• Students develop higher order thinking skills