Fall Term 2025 (1930)
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.
LECTURE A01 (55365)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
MWF 11:00 - 11:50
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.
LECTURE A01 (56893)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
MWF 14:00 - 14:50
Winter Term 2026 (1940)
POL S 460 - Global Security
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)
Historical and contemporary political issues of global security are examined from various theoretical perspectives. Prerequisite: One of POL S 261 (or 260) or Department consent.
SEMINAR B01 (87954)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
R 09:30 - 12:20
POL S 468 - International Organization
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)
An examination of theoretical debates on international cooperation and international institutions and their application to contemporary international politics. Prerequisite: One of POL S 261 (or 260) or Department consent.
SEMINAR B01 (85747)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
T 09:30 - 12:20