POL S 261 - International Relations

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

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.

POL S 359 - Topics in International Politics

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

This course examines contemporary controversies in international politics. Information about specific topics are available from the Department. A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of POL S 261 (or 260) or Department consent.

POL S 444 - Global Critical Race Theory

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

Politics of race, racialisation and anti-racism in international and comparative perspective. Prerequisite: One of POL S 235, 261 (or 230, 240 or 260) or Department consent.

POL S 544 - Global Critical Race Theory

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

Politics of race, racialisation and anti-racism in international and comparative perspective.

POL S 212 - Introduction to Contemporary Political Theory

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

Explores how texts in contemporary western political theory help to deepen and diversify our understanding of current political themes like war, climate change, sex, work, or democratic reform. Not to be taken by students with credit in POL S 210. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or consent of Department.

POL S 235 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

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

Examines the concepts and approaches used to compare political issues across countries and regions. Not to be taken by students with credit in POL S 230 or 240. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or consent of Department.

POL S 298 - Topics in Political Science

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

A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or Department consent.

POL S 360 - Politics of International Development

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

The theories that shape international development, and the actors and institutions involved. Prerequisite: One of POL S 230, 235, 261 (or 240 or 260) or Department consent.

POL S 261 - International Relations

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

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.

POL S 360 - Politics of International Development

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

The theories that shape international development, and the actors and institutions involved. Prerequisite: One of POL S 230, 235, 261 (or 240 or 260) or Department consent.

POL S 444 - Global Critical Race Theory

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

Politics of race, racialisation and anti-racism in international and comparative perspective. Prerequisite: One of POL S 235, 261 (or 230, 240 or 260) or Department consent.

POL S 544 - Global Critical Race Theory

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

Politics of race, racialisation and anti-racism in international and comparative perspective.