Regionalism. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: GLA 1013 or POL 1013 . This course provides an in-depth examination of regionalism as a form of structural interdependence, doctrine, and policy action in world politics. It introduces theories of regionalism anchored in structural and complex interdependence, geopolitics, trade, regional integration, institutionalism, regulation, and comparative perspectives. Topics may include the conceptualization of regions, new regionalism, contemporary geopolitical thinking, case studies of preferential and regional trade agreements, open regionalism and multilateralism, inter-regionalism, globalism, and regional competition. Course fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.