POLS& 203 - International Relations

• Apply core concepts in international relations, such as power, anarchy, conflict, cooperation, globalization, interdependence, and sustainability.
• Critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of major international relations perspectives such as Liberalism and Realism as well as secondary perspectives such as Constructivism, Feminism, and Marxism.
• Differentiate major global actors, including states, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, multinational corporations, individuals, and transnational advocacy networks.
• Express informed opinions about issues of global importance, such as global warming, interstate and intrastate conflict, global inequality, and international human rights.
• Articulate the paradox and dilemma of global citizenship and demonstrate basic competencies in the realm of advocacy.
• Identify the geographic locations of the United Nations’ member states.

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