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PLSC 130 – Intro International Relations (CRN: 84441) at College of San Mateo for Fall 2024

PLSC 130 Introduction to International Relations

Introduction to the nature of relations among nation-states and non-state actors within the global system. Basic forces affecting the formulation of foreign policy and the dynamics of international politics will be analyzed. Covers the nation-state system, sources of national power, instruments of national policy, international law and organization, and 21st Century challenges presented by globalization and terrorism.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommended: Successful completion of, or enrollment in, ENGL 100 or ENGL 105.

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5b

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area D), UC (IGETC Area 4)

C-ID: POLS 140

College of San Mateo : Map

Department: Political Science

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Leighton Armitage, armitage@smccd.edu

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IGETC: 4H-Political Science - CSM

CSU: D8-Political Science - CSM

Section Information as of Thursday, May 2 2024 - 09:06:25 am

Course status: Open

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Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	August 27, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund	August 27, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W"	September 2, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W"	November 13, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	December 5, 2024

San Mateo County Community College District

PLSC 130 – Intro International Relations (CRN: 84441) at College of San Mateo for Fall 2024