POL S 261 - International Relations

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer

Faculty of Arts

An introduction to contemporary international relations that attempts to develop an understanding of political events at the international level. The course covers the nature of foreign policy, the dynamics of interactions between states, the causes of war, imperialism and the role of non-state actors. Not to be taken by students with credit in POL S 260. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or consent of Department.

Fall Term 2026

Lectures

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LECTURE A01
(54332)
60
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (MWF)
11:00 - 11:50
Primary Instructor: Andy Knight
LECTURE A02
(52263)
60
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (TR)
12:30 - 13:50
Primary Instructor: Reza Hasmath

Winter Term 2027

Lectures

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LECTURE B01
(78335)
60
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (MWF)
15:00 - 15:50
Primary Instructor: Ghada Ageel
LECTURE B02
(83317)
50
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (MWF)
10:00 - 10:50
Primary Instructor: Adriana Rincon Villegas