20809223International Relations
Course Information
Description
International Relations examines nation-states and non-governmental organizations interactions within the global political system. Students (a) summarize international political history, (b) analyze international political institutions, and (c) evaluate international political and economic issues. Students will complete exams and written assignments.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Summarize approaches to International Relations (IR)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Summarize the definition and significance of International Relations (IR)
    Analyze the theoretical frameworks relating to International Relations (IR)
    Evaluate the research methods relating to International Relations (IR)

  2. Summarize history and development of International Relations (IR)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Summarize pre-Westphalia International Relations System.
    Analyze the history and development of the Westphalia System and the Nation-State.
    Evaluate the evolution of the post-Westphalia International Relations and Politic System.

  3. Summarize theoretical perspectives of International Relations (IR)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Summarize the meaning and significance of International Relations (IR) theoretical models and hypothesis testing.
    Analyze the various International Relations (IR) theoretical models [realism] [liberalism] [radicalism] [constructivism].
    Evaluate utility of International Relations (IR) theoretical models at specific levels-of-analysis.

  4. Analyze international-level concepts, theories, and data of International Relations (IR)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Summarize the meaning and significance of system and system theory.
    Analyze the utility of using various IR theories at the international-level of analysis.
    Evaluate the costs & benefits of conducting IR research at the international-level of analysis.

  5. Analyze state-level concepts, theories, and data of International Relations (IR)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Summarize the meaning and significance of the state and the nation-state.
    Analyze the utility of using various IR theories at the state-level of analysis.
    Evaluate the costs & benefits of conducting IR research at the state-level of analysis.

  6. Analyze individual-level concepts, theories, and data of International Relations (IR)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Summarize the meaning and significance of leadership and political leadership.
    Analyze the utility of using various IR theories at the individual-level of analysis.
    Evaluate the costs & benefits of conducting IR research at the individual-level of analysis.

  7. Evaluate Intergovernmental Organizations (IGO), Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs), and International Law in International Relations (IR)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Summarize and meaning of IGOs, NGOs, and international law.
    Analyze the significance of IGOs, NGOs, and international law.
    Evaluate the limitations of IGOs, NGOs, and international law.

  8. Evaluate the concepts, theories, and categories of war in International Relations (IR)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Summarize the meaning and significance of war relating to International Relations (IR).
    Analyze the literature on war and the causes of war relating to International Relations (IR).
    Evaluate the categories of war and strategies of war relating to International Relations (IR).

  9. Evaluate the concepts, theories, and evolution of international political economy (IPE) in International Relations (IR)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Summarize the meaning and significance of international political economics (IPE).
    Analyze the founding and evolution of the International Political Economics (IPE).
    Evaluate the Bretton Woods System, Bretton Woods Institutions, and globalization relating to International Relations.

  10. Evaluate human rights and climate change concepts, theories, and data in International Relations (IR)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Summarize the meaning and significance of Human Rights and Universal Human Rights.
    Analyze the history and develop of Human Rights relating to International Relations (IR).
    Evaluate the role of IR organizations (IGO) (NGO) (Law) to support and enhance human rights.