ADVANCED IR THEORY (PO3100)

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Students investigate contending views of the world system and consider the relative validity of competing theories to see how theory relates to practice. They do so by re-examining classic definitions of "realism" along with concepts of neo-realism (structural realism) and geopolitics, liberalism/international ethics, neo-liberalism, pluralism, the English school, Marxism, social constructivism, post-structuralism, post-colonialism, neo-conservatism, feminism, green theory, among others.

Code: 
PO3100
Name: 
ADVANCED IR THEORY
Discipline: 
PO (Politics)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
PO1011GE110 OR PO1012 OR PO1011CCR
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop an understanding of how IR theories relate to the "facts" of world politics.
  2. Students will develop the analytical tools necessary for identifying, evaluating, and articulating theoretical arguments in International Relations.
  3. Students will familiarize themselves with the theoretical perspectives that shape contemporary research in International Relations.

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Term Code Name
Spring 2025 PO3100 ADVANCED IR THEORY

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