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POLI 160ATheories of International and World Politics

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Examination of analytical perspectives on international and world politics, international and global political economy, war and conflict, corporations and civil society. Explores theoretical tools and applications, recurring patterns of global conflict and cooperation, the nexus between domestic politics, foreign policy and international and world politics. This is not a current events course.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.

  • Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section.

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When it runs

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm
Thim Lecture 001D. GordonClosed 101/101

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
David Gordon4.6 / 52.2 / 596%25

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