POL 106 - Perspectives on International Politics (W) (1)

How and why states compete and cooperate internationally. Addresses concepts such as the balance of power between states, collective security through treaties and international organizations, nuclear deterrence, and the growing influence of non-Western states. Typically includes historical and current case studies. Our writing assignments will include informal journals, tests, and in-class assignments, a staged research project involving the use of primary and secondary literature, and peer review workshops. Not open to students who have previously completed a First-Year Writing Course or POL 142. This class will serve as an equivalent prerequisite for courses that require POL 142.
(Sophomore Year Seminar (SYS)) (Social Science)