POLI 170

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Introduction to International Politics

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Basic forces, practices, institutions, and foreign policies of major powers; problem areas in international politics.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

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3

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Note

Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.

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Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate and understanding of basic concepts of International Relations.

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Be intellectually enlarged

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a familiarty with international politics

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Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate understanding of key actors and processes in international politics.

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Participation in Political Processes

Learning Outcome

Be better prepared to participate as a national and global citizen

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Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate understanding of causes of war and causes of international cooperation.

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Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate understanding of different theories of the study of international politics, including Realism and Idealism

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Critical Thinking and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate understanding of how different theories lead to different interpretations of key events and processes in international politics

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Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.

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Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Learning Outcome

Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.

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Critical Thinking and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.

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Participation in Political Processes

Learning Outcome

Participate effectively in political processes by having an appropriate knowledge of international and national politics and political thought.

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Community Service

Learning Outcome

Want to serve the communities and organizations to which they belong.