PLSC 494 - Theories of International Relations

2022-2023 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An exploration of the theoretical approaches to understanding international relations and to explaining outcomes in international relations. The course addresses the dimensions and requirements of good theory. Theoretical approaches employed include realism, interdependence and integration, national values and domestic structure, bureaucratic politics and transnational relations, dependency and Marxist approaches, and psychological approaches. These theoretical approaches address historical and contemporary cases.

Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120, PLSC 140, PLSC 382 and permission of instructor
Class Restriction: Senior
Offered: Not on a Regular Basis