Summer Timetable

POL208H1Y L5101

Introduction to International Relations

Themes

This course is designed to help students acquire the intellectual tools used to understand and analyze world politics. Topics covered include theories of international relations, diplomacy and negotiation, international institutions, military conflicts, terrorism, humanitarian intervention, global inequality, international political economy, economic globalization, and emerging trends in world politics.

Texts

John Baylis and Steve Smith, eds., The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 5th edition, (Oxford University Press, 2011).

Format and Requirements

Two lectures; and one tutorial per week or as available. Requirements TBA

Preparation

Prior reading or study of modern history.

Prerequisites

4.0 credits, or 1.0 credit in POL/ JPA/ JPF/ JPI/ JPR/ JPS/ JRA courses

Exclusions
POL208Y1/POL208Y5/POL209H5/POLB80H3/POLB81H3