Introduction to International Relations 3 units Surveys the causes of conflict and cooperation between state and non-state actors. Issues such as international security, terrorism, the environment, and human rights are considered. Key terms, concepts, and theories in the field are introduced. Ethics and Politics 3 units Winter. A course requiring students to struggle with ethical questions facing practitioners of politics in modern society.
Emphasis is placed on writing and discussion.
Introduction to Asian Politics and Society 3 units An interdisciplinary survey of countries in Pacific Asia. Considers the search for freedom, equality, and order across the region by comparing the diverse experiences of Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, Cambodia, China, Japan, among others. The Legal Process 3 units Alt. An introductory examination of the legal process and the role of law in society. An introduction to the public policy making process and the analysis of specific public policies.