POSC 241 - Introduction to International Relations

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Serves as an introduction to the study of International Relations. International relations focuses on how the interactions of states, international organizations, and individuals can lead to war, promote peace, encourage cooperation, enforce international law, and affect economic development. This course will provide the theoretical and historical foundations necessary for analyzing and understanding international issues. It is required for all Political Science majors in the Foreign and National Security Policy concentration, and serves as a foundational class for upper-level courses in International Relations.

Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both POSC 140 and POSC 241.