OCEAN 121 - Global Politics: An Introduction to International Politics

An introduction to the core concepts and approaches used in the study of international relations to examine issues and events that shape countries’ interactions. Survey of major theoretical approaches (e.g., realist, liberal and constructivist) to understand issues such as international security concerns, global economic relations, the role of decision makers, international organizations, and norms.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: strong performance in previous social studies courses. Similar to Politics 120 or 121.

Credits: 2-3 Hours