This course surveys contemporary world politics and examines contending theories used by scholars and policymakers to make sense of international affairs. It also provides the conceptual tools and theories to interpret the international system. This is a 1.0 unit condensed course, meeting for 3 hours, twice weekly, for a total of 6.0 hours/week.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2131, Political Science 2231E.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level.

Extra Information: 6 hours. This course will apply the standard Senate requirements for Essay courses in classes 2000 or above (5,000 word minimum).