Goucher College 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Dec 26, 2024  
Goucher College 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

PSC 114 - Introduction to International Relations (3 Cr.)


The scope and methods of studying international relations will be examined and applied to major issues and trends in world politics. Theoretical perspectives will emphasize causes of war, power, security and cooperation, dependence and inter-dependence, foreign policy, and the behavior of state and non-state actors in the international system. Nationalism is one of the several themes used to examine issues of sovereignty and self-determination, its role in conflict situations and the establishment of national identity. Additional topics include the global environment, terrorism, and international institutions and human rights. Fall semester, repeated Spring semester. Honick and Chatterjee.