Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

POSC 3360 International Relations

The structure and process of conflict and cooperation in the international community of states.

Registration Name

International Relations

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Think critically and analytically about the forces and factors that shape the behavior of national governments and other important actors in the international system.
  2. Promote critical thought and reflection about international relations (i.e., countries in the international system other than the US), as well as the role of the US in the world.
  3. A thorough knowledge of varying points of view and interpretations by other theorists as to the best way in which to function within international society.
  4. An in-depth understanding of the global issues that impact out international society.
  5. The ability to use the offered theories to analyze and critically assess the global issues that will be covered in class.
  6. Expanded critical analysis skills through the readings in the book and supplemental material, lectures, in-class discussions, and writing assignments.