Document Type
Undergraduate Syllabus
Date
Fall 2016
School
Diplomacy
Course Number
DIPL 1711AA
Course Description
Designed as an introductory survey course to the field of International Relations, this course explores the causes, character, and consequences of conflict and cooperation in world politics. The course brings together history, theory, and current events to help students understand the main drivers and patterns of behavior in the international system Core questions that will be tackled include: What are the causes of war and peace? Is international cooperation attainable? Is globalization good or bad? Is the U.S. a declining great power? What are the most dangerous threats facing states today? As a course designed to meet the Critical Thinking Proficiency Guidelines, students will be expected to demonstrate and hone their analytical skills.
Recommended Citation
Bjerg Moller, Sara PhD, "DIPL 1711AA Introduction to International Relations" (2016). Diplomacy Syllabi. 18.
https://scholarship.shu.edu/diplomacy-syllabi/18