Credit: 0.5 credit, Spring Semester

Prerequisite: SS101/102 or SS201/202

Lab Fee: None

This course will investigate the relations of nations as far as understanding their actions, interactions, and motives. The approach will require students to develop a theoretical framework for analysis based on contemporary and classic sources. This course will sharpen and expand skills in critical thinking, cooperative learning, and communication. Objectives will include an understanding of issues such as balance of power, world government, future world order, diplomacy, deterrence, terrorism, and imperialism.