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PLSC 130 –  Intro International Relations (CRN: 34259) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

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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
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5b
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area D), UC (IGETC Area 4)
C-ID: POLS 140

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Number of Units: 3


Section
HYA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/16-05/15
Meeting Time: 9:45am-11:00am
Days: Th
Building: 14 Room: 0104
Instructor: Leighton Armitage
HYA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/16-05/15
Meeting Time: 9:45am-11:00am
Days: Th
Building: 14 Room: 0104
Instructor: Leighton Armitage
HYA - Online
Meeting Date: 01/16-05/15
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: Leighton Armitage
HYA - Online
Meeting Date: 01/16-05/15
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: Leighton Armitage
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 15, 2025
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