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POL208Y1Y L0101

Introduction to International Relations

Themes

This introduction to international politics deals broadly with understanding conflict and cooperation; problems of security and welfare; processes and patterns of global politics; and ethics and international affairs. The course is heavily oriented towards developing a critical understanding of world affairs and accordingly has a strong theoretical and conceptual focus.

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TBA

Format and Requirements

Two hours of lecture and one hour of tutorial per week; requirements TBA.

Preparation

Prior reading or study of modern history.

Prerequisites

One full POL course OR 4.0 full course equivalents

Exclusions

POLB80H3 / POLB81H3