POLS 333 World Politics

An examination of the history, structure, and processes of world politics, focusing on conflict, cooperation and governance, and the global political economy. Required for Political Science majors and minors. A research paper is optional.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, even years

Outcomes

1. Students will gain an understanding of the historical evolution of the world political system.
2. Students will gain an understanding of the challenges of global governance under conditions of anarchy.
3. Students will gain an understanding of the complexity of the global political economy.
4. Students will gain an appreciation of the unique nature of and challenges in world politics.
5. If the research paper option is chosen, students will develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills through an in-depth exploration of an issue of contemporary concern in international relations.