POLSC 210 - International Relations

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Description:

Prerequisite: POLSC 110Examines the major explanation of why countries and otherinternational actors behave the way they do. Focuses on the thinkingbehind different conceptions of realism and neo-realism; neo-liberalidealism and neo-liberal institutionalism; constructivism and itsvariants; and critical theories. Use of theory to analyze such subjectsas: The causes and prevention of war and instability; European unity;the emergence of China; recent developments in the Middle East; thegovernance of international trade and finance; North-South relations;international efforts to control global warming; human rights and thechallenges and opportunities of globalization . Particular attention isalso given to differing cultural worldviews and competing conceptionsof the national interest in the US and other countries.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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