Using current events, the course will show the impact of other phenomena upon those regions and their peoples. An analytical and historical study of warfare from its earliest beginnings to the present day stressing the impact of war on the social, economic, and political structure of civilization. Critical world issues and immediate troubled areas against a historical, political, economic, and social background as an introduction to international relations. The individual student develops a special area of interest to explore in-depth the principles of international relations after their instruction. A variable content course designed to allow students first-hand learning experiences around the world.
Foreign countries become, in effect, laboratories.
Students will gain a broader vision of world societies through exposure to foreign culture, political, economic systems. Provides a broad overview of major nations and how they relate to each other as well as their impact on the international balance of power. Directed study and individual projects designed to meet the needs of students interested in a specialized area of the social sciences for which present course availability is limited. Entry by permission of department chair only. An experience in individual depth study in which one student prepares for and engages in tutoring another for two class periods per week.