POL 200 - World Affairs

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course deals with the theory and practice of international relations. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the principle characteristics of national states; Analyze the role of power in international politics; Identify the major constraints a national state must deal with in the formulation and implementation of foreign policy; Evaluate the relations between East and West in the post-World War I era; Assess the impact of the United Nations on the relations between national states in the contemporary world; Model appropriate strategies to acquire various methods for gathering information for the development, comprehension and practical application of said information in the deciphering of issues involved in world politics; Relate the foundations of instruction to the practice of reading and interpreting texts at the secondary level; Plan developmentally and culturally appropriate strategies to address individual differences among political adversaries; Enrich interdisciplinary activities by incorporating innovative technology and multimedia activities; Teach questioning and communication skills as an integral part of cultural development.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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