Overview
Description
Classical and contemporary literature on the causes of war among nations and the conditions of international peace.
Requirements
Prerequisites
PSC 231
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- identify, discuss, and evaluate the causes and consequences of armed conflict between and within nations.
- demonstrate understanding of the processes that lead to armed conflict and the roles of national and international actors and institutions.
- analyze emerging world events for potential conflict within the framework of major international relations theory.
- evaluate and criticize the policies and actions of historical and contemporary political actors in the context of international conflagrations or civil wars.
- formulate and articulate a well-reasoned and theoretically supported policy approach to prevent and mitigate armed conflict and promote international peace.