INTS 111 : Introduction to International Relations

This course introduces students to the core concepts, processes and issues of international relations. The goal of this course is to help students develop the intellectual tools to understand the complex international system in which we live. The first segment of this course introduces students to key concepts and theories used in the study of international relations allowing students to better understand the causes of international conflict and cooperation. The rest of the term is spent applying these concepts to better understand the challenges of international security, international political economy, and other global issues.