I. General Information
1. Course Title:
International Relations
2. Course Prefix & Number:
POLS 2450
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the concepts and practice of international relations, especially politics between different nations. Topics of study include globalization; differing national systems, interests and motivations; foreign policy and diplomacy; war and threats to international security; international law and organizations; global economics and technology; and the future of international relations.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
POLS 2450 - International Relations
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
POLS 2450 - International Relations
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
Ridgewater College
|
POLS 135 International Relations
|
3
|
|
Minnesota State University Moorhead
|
POL 160 International Relations
|
3
|
|
St. Cloud State University
|
POL 251 Introduction to World Politics
|
3
|
III. Course Purpose
MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
- Goal 5 – History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Goal 8 – Global Perspective
- Goal 9 – Ethical and Civic Responsibility
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Debate and discuss current international political issues. |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Write various chapter assignments and persuasive essays on international political issues. |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Apply differing theories and practices of international relations to current international political issues and offer alternative solutions. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Understand the role of a world citizen and the responsibility world citizens share for their common global future.
|
8
|
|
Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
|
5
|
|
Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
|
5
|
|
Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories, and develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
|
5
|
|
Describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of states and societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions.
|
8
|
|
Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and economic interests of different nations.
|
8
|
|
Analyze specific international problems, illustrating the cultural, economic, and political differences that affect their solution.
|
8
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
1. World Politics: Complexity and Competing Processes
A. Conflict and Cooperation
B. Globalization versus Fragmentation
C. Anarchy versus Order
|
|
2. Theory and World Politics
A. Levels of Analysis
B. Theoretical Paradigms/Worldviews: Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism
|
|
3. World Politics and Economics: 1648-1945
A. 30 Years War and the Peace of Westphalia
B. 18th Century Europe
C. The Industrial Revolution
D. World War I and II
|
|
4. World Politics and Economics: The Cold War
A. Who or What Caused the Cold War?
B. The Bretton Woods System
C. Vietnam and its Consequences
D. Why did the Cold War End?
|
|
5. Imperialism and its Victims
A. Origins of Imperialism
B. British Empire, Russia and the United States
C. Social Impact and Economic Consequences of Imperialism
|
|
6. Globalization and Fragmentation in a New World Order: 1991-Present
A. A New World Order?
B. U.S. Economic Hegemony
C. Genocide
|
|
7. Security Theory and Practice
A. Military Power
B. Strategies for Security: Deterrence, Defense, and Compellence
C. Arms Control and Disarmament
D. Terrorism
|
|
8. World Politics: Trade and Investment
A. Trade
B. Capital Markets and Investment
C. Economic Power
|
|
9. World Politics: Development
A. Human and Social Development
B. Political Development
C. Economic Development
|
|
10. Human Issues: Demographic Trends
A. Population
B. Migration
C. Health and Disease
|
|
11. Resource Issues
A. Resource Issues
B. Water
C. Food
D. Energy
|
|
12. Global Governance: International Law and Organizations
A. International Law
B. International Organizations
C. United Nations
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
International Relations
2. Course Prefix & Number:
POLS 2450
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the concepts and practice of international relations, especially politics between different nations. Topics of study include globalization; differing national systems, interests and motivations; foreign policy and diplomacy; war and threats to international security; international law and organizations; global economics and technology; and the future of international relations.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
POLS 2450 - International Relations
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
POLS 2450 - International Relations
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
Ridgewater College
|
POLS 135 International Relations
|
3
|
|
Minnesota State University Moorhead
|
POL 160 International Relations
|
3
|
|
St. Cloud State University
|
POL 251 Introduction to World Politics
|
3
|
III. Course Purpose
2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
- Goal 5 – History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Goal 8 – Global Perspective
- Goal 9 – Ethical and Civic Responsibility
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Debate and discuss current international political issues. |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Write various chapter assignments and persuasive essays on international political issues. |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Apply differing theories and practices of international relations to current international political issues and offer alternative solutions. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Understand the role of a world citizen and the responsibility world citizens share for their common global future.
|
8
|
|
Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
|
5
|
|
Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
|
5
|
|
Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories, and develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
|
5
|
|
Describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of states and societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions.
|
8
|
|
Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and economic interests of different nations.
|
8
|
|
Analyze specific international problems, illustrating the cultural, economic, and political differences that affect their solution.
|
8
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
1. World Politics: Complexity and Competing Processes
A. Conflict and Cooperation
B. Globalization versus Fragmentation
C. Anarchy versus Order
|
|
2. Theory and World Politics
A. Levels of Analysis
B. Theoretical Paradigms/Worldviews: Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism
|
|
3. World Politics and Economics: 1648-1945
A. 30 Years War and the Peace of Westphalia
B. 18th Century Europe
C. The Industrial Revolution
D. World War I and II
|
|
4. World Politics and Economics: The Cold War
A. Who or What Caused the Cold War?
B. The Bretton Woods System
C. Vietnam and its Consequences
D. Why did the Cold War End?
|
|
5. Imperialism and its Victims
A. Origins of Imperialism
B. British Empire, Russia and the United States
C. Social Impact and Economic Consequences of Imperialism
|
|
6. Globalization and Fragmentation in a New World Order: 1991-Present
A. A New World Order?
B. U.S. Economic Hegemony
C. Genocide
|
|
7. Security Theory and Practice
A. Military Power
B. Strategies for Security: Deterrence, Defense, and Compellence
C. Arms Control and Disarmament
D. Terrorism
|
|
8. World Politics: Trade and Investment
A. Trade
B. Capital Markets and Investment
C. Economic Power
|
|
9. World Politics: Development
A. Human and Social Development
B. Political Development
C. Economic Development
|
|
10. Human Issues: Demographic Trends
A. Population
B. Migration
C. Health and Disease
|
|
11. Resource Issues
A. Resource Issues
B. Water
C. Food
D. Energy
|
|
12. Global Governance: International Law and Organizations
A. International Law
B. International Organizations
C. United Nations
|