POLS 270 - International Relations and Organizations

Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the processes and institutions that emerge as nation-states act, react, and interact in the world political arena. After a survey of the historical background of the present state system, attention is turned to examining theories and patterns of state action including alliances, collective security, war, and cooperation through international and regional organizations, especially that of the United Nations. the development of international law and the globalizing of certain ideas with international legal and political implications, such as human rights, immigration, environmentalism, will also be examined. Student in this course will also have the opportunity to participate in the collegiate Model United Nations program through forming a mock U.N. delegation and attending a Model U.N. conference.