New and Updated Course Descriptions

POS 206 - International Politics

3 Credits

This course critically analyzes the agents and events that characterize the global system. This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of contemporary international affairs by systematically examining theories, concepts, and ideas that explain the politics of the global system. This includes topics relating to foreign policy-making, international security, international political economy, and the critical function of international law and organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the role of state and non-state agents, as well as an analysis of both important historical and current events. Collaborative dialogue and deliberation are used to analyze and assess contemporary international affairs, ensure the representation of multiple perspectives, and work through points of difference.

Learning Attributes: WR

New SUNY General Education:
SUNY - Civic Discourse Competency
SUNY - World History and Global Awareness

MCC General Education: MCC-GLO - Global Understanding (MGLO)

Course Learning Outcomes
1.Discuss the diversity and complexity of agents and agent interactions in international politics.
2.Analyze the important theories, concepts, and terms associated with the study of international politics.
3.Explain the contributions of important historical developments and trends to the study of international politics.
4.Evaluate current issues, events, and features of international politics through the application of theories, concepts, and terms associated with the study of international politics.
5.Utilize writing to communicate an understanding, application, analysis, or evaluation of material covered in this course.
6.Evaluate issues, events, and features of international politics, including theories, concepts, and terms, through dialogue and deliberation that recognizes, respects, and addresses divergent perspectives.

Course Offered Spring