The nature of a distance education course is such that the instructor and student will have very limited, if any, physical contact. This allows students a substantial convenience, but it also carries with it a danger of abuse. Once begun, however, you should plan to work consistently during the rest of the semester period. Please indicate when you plan to begin work on the course. Political Science 101 World Politics Dr. Steven F. Jackson Dept.
Student is given a framework within which to analyze contemporary international politics.
World politics is a broad subfield of political science which encompasses the study of the foreign policies of different states, world trends, and major events in countries outside of the United States which significantly influence the shape and course of international affairs. There are no pre-reequisites for the course. Students will become aware of non-Western perspectives on international relations and politics, will develop an understanding of current events outside of the United States and will understand basic concepts and analytical structures of international relations. Students will become familiar with the geography of non-Western areas and the history of those areas and will be able to recognize important states, events, dates and trends. Other readings will be available online, and are required for the course.