Politics_152:_Politics_Among

Material and skills covered:

This course is an introduction to the study of international politics: the scope, methods and problems. Students will explore questions such as why do nation-states go to war? How do nation-states work with one another to address global, regional, or national challenges (e.g., environmental protection, hunger, economic stability)? Among the topics this course will examine are:

· The nature of state sovereignty

· Peace and war, self-preservation and cooperation

· Terrorism

· The United Nations & other regional and international organizations

· Political development, globalization, and the LDCs (developing nations)

· Current world problems

While this course is a requirement for students desiring to major or minor in either Political Science or International Relations, it is designed so all students, regardless of major, will improve their understanding of these topics.

Specific skills this course seeks to develop are critical thinking, writing, debate, and interpersonal communication.

Methods used:

· Debates

· Lectures

· Writing

· Discussion

· Reading

Grade determined by:

· Attendance

· Tests

· Debates

· Class Participation in Discussions

· Presentations

· Final Paper

· Homework Assignments

· Quizzes on Reading Assignments