Chabot College
Fall 2002
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Political Science 30
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Catalog Description:
30 - International Relations
3 units
An Introduction to international relations, politics, theories and institutions. Emphasizing on
contemporary practices. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon the completion of the class the student should be able to:
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apply the theories of National Power and their application to foreign policy;
demonstrate the understanding of functional relations of states which arise from
interacting foreign policies;
analyze the settlement of disputes occurring as a result of those relations;
evaluate the foreign policy of a state and assess its national interests.
Course Content:
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Fundamentals of the state system
Elements of national power
Foreign policy
The relations of states
Settlement of disputes
The application of power
Contemporary international relations for the United States and foreign powers
Prospects and perspectives
Methods of Presentations:
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Lecture - discussion
Problem solving case studies
Small group role playing simulations
Audio-visual materials
Chabot College
Course Outline for Political Science 30
Fall 2002
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Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
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Mapping of global and regional organizations, nation-states, and natural and
human resources.
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Policy brief essays analyzing simulated and real life cases.
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress may include:
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Graded examinations
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Graded map assignments
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Graded group analysis of case studies
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Final exam
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Analysis of International Relations, Deutsch, Prentice-Hall Co., 2001 or latest edition.
Global Politics, Ray, Houghton-Mifflin Publishing Company, 2001 or latest edition.
Special Student Materials:
None.
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REVISED: 2-12-2002