Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Top Code	220700 - Political Science
Units	3 Total Units
Hours	54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S),  Pass/No Pass (B)
Local General Education (GE)	GWC Soc, Pol, Econ (GD)
California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)	Cal-GETC 4 Social & Behavioral Sciences (4) Cal-GETC 4H Political Science (4H)
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)	IGETC 4 Social&Behavioral Sci (4) IGETC 4H Political Science (4H)
California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth)	CSU D8 Political Science (D8)

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to world politics as it relates to national conflict and international cooperation. Important to this course is an examination of various levels of governmental and non-governmental actors and their institutions, interactions, and processes as they relate to global issues. ADVISORY: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: POLS 140. C-ID: POLS 140.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Course Outcomes
2. Identify the roles of various levels of governmental and non-governmental actors in the international system.
3. Evaluate international relations theories and apply relevant theoretical concepts and important findings to current international events.
4. Utilize investigative methods and technologies to analyze and evaluate political issues relevant to international relations.

Course Objectives

• 1. Analyze and evaluate key topics such as globalization, conflict, cooperation, diplomacy, international law, human rights, and international political economy.
• 2. Explain international relations theories and apply relevant theoretical concepts to events.
• 3. Describe the roles of various levels of governmental and non-governmental actors

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Lecture Content

Introduction to International Relations Historical Perspectives Treaty of Westphalia Collective Security Cold War Post 9/11 Levels of Analysis International, State and Individual Governmental and non-Governmental Thinking about International Relations: Popular Paradigms International Goals Global Prosperity Global Security Global Peace Realism and neo-Realism Real-politik Structure of power and influence Game Theory Zero-Sum Gain Idealism Ideal-politik Positive-Sum Gain Liberalism Liberal Institutionalism Liberal Commericalism Liberal Internationalism Constructionism and Alternative Approaches Application to Relevant Events Behavior and Decision-making Rational Actors Bureaucratic Politics Diplomacy, Cooperation and Conflict International Law and Institutions United Nations International Legal Theories Criminal Tribunals Human Rights Universal Declaration of Human Rights Cultural Relativism Political Economy and Globalization Free Trade Multi-national Corporations as International Actors Transnational Cooperation and Challenges Global Communications Global Health Global Environment and Natural Resources

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)
• DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
• DE Online Lecture (02X)

Instructional Techniques

Lectures utilizing new technology Interactive Discussions.

Reading Assignments

Text Websites

Writing Assignments

Essay exams that identify key concepts and/or examine key issues. Research papers that analyze the application of theory to relevant global issues.

Out-of-class Assignments

Reading assignments within textbook and additional web sources. Interactive discussions. Research pertaining to international issues.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Demonstrate critical thinking through analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of the course content relative to contemporary international issues.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Written exams, essays and papers focused on evaluating and analyzing theoretical paradigms and issues related to the international system. In-class and/or online presentation and discussions during which students will effectively present their work.

Eligible Disciplines

Political science: Masters degree in political science, government, or international relations OR bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, J.D., or LL.B. OR the equivalent. Masters degree required.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required John T. Rourke and Mark Boyer. International Politics on the World Stage, 12th ed. McGraw Hill, 2014 2. Required Goldstein, Joshua; Pevehouse, Jon. International Relations, 2013-14 Update, 11th ed. Pearson , 2017

Other Resources

1. Instructor Syllabus