syllabus of psci104
Queens College
Department of Political Science PSC 104: International Politics
Spring 2014
THU: 6:30 - 9:20 PM Instructor: Muhammad Kabir
Room: PH 211 muhammad.kabir@qc.cuny.edu Office Hours: Room: 200I TUE 12:00 – 1:00 PM THU 5:00 – 6:00 PM
International politics is about conflicts and cooperation over the distribution of limited resources among nation-states and non-state actors who aim to maximize their welfare (i.e. security, wealth, etc.). The course is divided into three parts. 1) Actors and concepts in international relations: the first part of the course will focus on the major theoretical approaches to international politics, state and non-state actors and their roles in international politics. 2) International security: the main themes in the second part of the course include the causes of war and peace, international cooperation, alliances, deterrence, nuclear proliferation, etc. 3) International political economy: the last part involves international trade, globalization, and economic development in the less-developing countries. The course is designed to achieve the following objectives: I) to provide students an introduction to and a general familiarity with the concepts and analytical tools used in the study of international relations; II) to introduce students to the major debates and issues in international relations; and III) to promote the ability of
Department of Political Science PSC 104: International Politics
Spring 2014
THU: 6:30 - 9:20 PM Instructor: Muhammad Kabir
Room: PH 211 muhammad.kabir@qc.cuny.edu Office Hours: Room: 200I TUE 12:00 – 1:00 PM THU 5:00 – 6:00 PM
International politics is about conflicts and cooperation over the distribution of limited resources among nation-states and non-state actors who aim to maximize their welfare (i.e. security, wealth, etc.). The course is divided into three parts. 1) Actors and concepts in international relations: the first part of the course will focus on the major theoretical approaches to international politics, state and non-state actors and their roles in international politics. 2) International security: the main themes in the second part of the course include the causes of war and peace, international cooperation, alliances, deterrence, nuclear proliferation, etc. 3) International political economy: the last part involves international trade, globalization, and economic development in the less-developing countries. The course is designed to achieve the following objectives: I) to provide students an introduction to and a general familiarity with the concepts and analytical tools used in the study of international relations; II) to introduce students to the major debates and issues in international relations; and III) to promote the ability of