POLSC 115 (W) Introduction to International Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/2/B. Diplomacy, power, war, peace, terrorism, nationalism, imperialism, the UN, structures and processes of world politics.

POLSC 271(W) International Politics in the Americas:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Imperialism and dependency in Latin America. U.S. public and private agencies, international organizations.

POLSC 273 Contemporary Issues in International Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Special issues in international politics. Past topics included the international law of energy, world water resources, war.

POLSC 274(W) American Foreign Policy:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Personalities and processes in making, administering, and controlling our foreign policy. Crises and dilemmas.

POLSC 275(W) Politics of the Global Economy
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Highlighting the interaction of politics and economics across national borders, this course examines the theories, methods and substantive issues in the international political economy subfield, including the politics of trade, development, varieties of capitalism, globalization, and global commons issues. Not open to students who have taken POLSC 376.

POLSC 276(W) International Relations of the Third World:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Analysis of the role played by Third World states in international arena, examining relations of developing nations with advanced industrialized states, socialist states, and other developing nations.

POLSC 278(W) International Organizations:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Prereq: POLSC 115 or perm instr. Powers, functions, and effectiveness of international institutions; emphasis on United Nations and regional organizations.

POLSC 280(W) Women, War, and Peace:
3 hrs, 3 cr; ; GER/3/B; PD/C. The course examinesthe roles that women have played as subjects and objects in war and peace.

POLSC 281(W) Drugs, Politics, and Public Policy:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Examination of public policies addressing drug use and abuse in the United States and other countries with emphasis on political and cultural determinants, economic and market factors, constitutional implications, and United States foreign policy.

POLSC 282(W) International Security:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Prereq: ENGL 120 or equivalent. An introduction to basic concepts and problems in the area of international security, this course will explore explanations for some of the central causes of security/insecurity and peace/war, as well as examine select contemporary security issues.

POLSC 373 Contemporary Issues in International Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Prereq: POLSC 115 or perm instr. Selected topics in international politics.

POLSC 374(W) International Human Rights:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Prereq: ENGL 120 or equivalent. An examination of the origins, substance, and processes of human rights in international relations.

POLSC 375(W) International Law:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Case studies on nature, sources, practices, and efficacy of international law, principles, and rules.

POLSC 376(W) International Political Economy:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Prereq: POLSC 115 or 117 or 243 or 271 or perm instr. Critical issues facing international system, such as global inequality, new international economic order, role of multinational corporations, and neo-colonialism.

POLSC 377(W) Theories of International Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Prereq: POLSC 115 or equivalent. An examination of the central concepts and issues in international politics that underpin the main theoretical debates in the field.

POLSC 378(W) Russian National Interest: Past and Present:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B; PD/D. Prereq: ENGL 120 or equiv, POLSC 115 or POLSC 117 or perm instr. In a contemporary, historical, and comparative context, this course will explore the factors influencing debates on and definitions of Russia’s national interests, the strategies for promoting those interests, and the implications for Russia and the international system.

POLSC 380(W) European Security:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B; PD/D. Prereq: POLSC 115 or 273.87 or 282 or perm dept. Examination of the sources of war and peace, instability and stability, and insecurity and security in Europe, using social science theories and historical case studies.