This course is an introduction to the theory/practice of international politics. It is designed to achieve three main objectives. First, and most simply, this course is intended to acquaint you with the major theoretical approaches — both mainstream and alternative — in the field of international relations. In this respect, our focus will not be on current world events per se, but on how to understand and/or explain events or processes of international and global significance. Second, this course is designed to help you understand the changes that are currently taking place in the field. Many of these changes, as we will learn, derive from a process called "globalization." What globalization is, what it involves, and how it impacts contemporary international relations are all questions that we will address throughout the quarter. The third objective is the most general: to help you acquire the ability to think critically and analytically about issues relevant to world politics. In this regard, we will focus on current events – but we will do so in manner designed to help you better learn and "apply" the theories and concepts that form the basis of our course.

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