PSCI 150 - International Relations in Theory and Practice

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. STAFF. This course is designed to introduce students to theories of international politics and to survey the contemporary international system. It will begin with an overview of the major theoretical visions of international relations and a survey of important historical periods. We will then use these theoretical lenses to examine major international events and issues confronting states in the international system today. Topics will include the emergence of the Cold War, the breakdown of the Soviet Union, the rise of the European Union, the spread of nuclear weapons, the economic development of Third World states, the impact of international trade, the violation of human rights, and the degradation of the global environmental. Requirements will include short written assignments, a midterm, and a final exam.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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