Intro to International Studies

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the field of modern international studies, which pulls in the perspectives of several related disciplines, including history, political science, economics, and language studies. Students will study and be tested on foundational international relations concepts like comparative political frameworks, systems theory, and diplomatic studies. As students grapple with these core concepts they will be simultaneously introduced to key topics in international studies, such as migration, economic inequality, war, global health, and the environment. The course will also serve as the beginning of IST students being assessed on their study of contemporary international relations through reflective writing and in-class discussions