Loyola University Chicago

Department of Political Science

plsc 102: international politics

PLSC 102: International Politics

Professor Wainwright

MWF 8:15am / LSC

This course serves as an introduction to international politics.  Over the semester, we will read about and discuss a broad selection of topics related to global politics.  Topics will include (but are not limited to) intergovernmental organizations, the global economy, conflict and war, terrorism, global environmental issues, international law, and human rights.  Discussions will approach these topics through the established theoretical and analytical tools of International Relations.  We will also examine how globalization affects international politics in each topic area covered.  This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

PLSC 102: International Politics

Professor Bishka

MWF 1:40pm / LSC

This course introduces students to formal theories of international relations as well as major debates in contemporary world politics. We will examine four thematic sections: (a) patterns of conflict and cooperation; (b) international political economy; (c) globalization;   (d) international security and human rights.  This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

PLSC 102: International Politics

Professor Van Benthuysen

MWF 9:20am / LSC

This course provides an introduction and overview of the main issues and worldviews of International Relations: Realism, Liberalism, Marxist-Radicalism, and Constructivism.  Major issues of International Relations will be explored within the political, economic, security, and social relations that take place between states and other actors.  These issues include war and peace, diplomacy, globalizations, imperialism, international trade, cooperation, organization, and law.  The course will be organized around lectures, discussions, media, and individual projects.  This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

PLSC 102: International Politics

Professor Endless

TTh 10:00am / LSC

This course introduces students to fundamental issues and concepts in international politics. The focus of analysis will be on the relations between states in the contemporary world. Topics examined will include competing perspectives in international relations, war and security issues, conflict resolution, international political economy, diplomacy and international organizations. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

 

PLSC 102: International Politics                                                     

Professor Williams

MWF 8:30am / LSC

This introductory course in international relations will consider both historical and current issues in international relations, focusing on the role and interactions of states. New challenges (terrorism, globalism, ecology) will be discussed, together with enduring issues such as human rights, conflict resolution, international security, and international organizations. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum."

PLSC 102: International Politics                               Professor Melin                                                                  

MWF 10:25am / LSC

This course is designed to introduce students to the major actors, processes, problems, and issues in the arena of global politics. The focus of the course is on both theoretical and empirical knowledge that has accumulated for the academic study of the interactions of international actors. We will conduct a broad overview of the puzzles on which IR scholarship focuses and the theoretical approaches to understanding contemporary debates. Lectures will cover issues at both a theoretical level and with empirical examples and current events. Students will become familiar with the contending theories and approaches in the study of IR, will come to understand the conceptual bases of rigorous social science, and will assimilate knowledge of historical and current events in the process. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

 

PLSC 102: International Politics                                                       

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MWF 10:25am / LSC

This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.