POL 322 - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

International Relations Theory examines the competing theoretical models that explain the fundamental issues in world politics. Utilizing an applied theoretical approach, the course examines and deconstructs the dominant international relations theories and tests their explanatory power with both historical and modern issues. Major theories considered in this course are realism, liberalism, constructivism, critical theories (e.g. feminist and Marxist approaches), and decision-making theories. Inter alia, topics considered are alliance formation, strategic choice and conflict, international institutions and their role in facilitating cooperation and trade, arms control, globalization, and morality.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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