Oct 04, 2025  
Learning Outcomes Catalog 
    
Learning Outcomes Catalog

POLS 2120 - International Relations

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain the interrelationships between countries and people in the world,
  2. Demonstrate an awareness of current events in the world.
  3. Describe several theories of International Relations
  4. Explain and identify theories of power and decision making among states in the world.
  5. Describe and evaluate issues that relate to International Politics, and how individuals are affected
  6. by them.
  7. Describe the role of Intergovernmental Organizations in International Politics.
  8. Identify the role war plays in International Politics.
  9. Explain how economics is intertwined with International Politics.
  10. Demonstrate an understanding of role of international terrorism and its impacts on global diplomacy.
  11. Articulate how beliefs, assumptions, and values are influenced by factors such as politics, geography, economics, culture, history, government, and social institutions.

Course Description
This course covers the analysis of significant factors in world politics, including nationalism, national interest, political economy, ideology, international conflict and collaboration, balance of power, deterrence, international law, and international organization.
Credits: 3