Course Description

Analysis of international relations with an emphasis on historical context, exploring practices and challenges of global politics through historical case studies. Topics include power dynamics, diplomacy, conflict, cooperation, and the evolution of international norms, using insights from Thinking in Time to understand how history shapes contemporary international relations.

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Athena Title

Intro to Hist Intl Relations

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Prerequisite

INTL 1100 or INTL 1100E or INTL 1100H or POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101H or POLS 1101S or any 2000-level HIST course

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• By the end of this course, students will be able to describe and critique major historical approaches to international relations.
• By the end of this course, students will be able to analyze how historical case studies inform current issues in international politics, including conflict, cooperation, and institutional development.
• By the end of this course, students will be able to apply the historical analysis framework from Thinking in Time to understand decision-making in international relations.

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Topical Outline

• Historical analysis in international relations
• States, nations, and power
• Evolution of the international system (politics, economy)
• Theory and cases of conflicts
• Historical cases of diplomacy and cooperation
• Development of international institutions
• Human rights
• Environmental politics

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Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes

Analytical Thinking

The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.

Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Yi, Joowon (73386)

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Yi, Joowon

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