POLS 310 - Introduction to International

    Recent Professors
    Martin Morales
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · CSU GE Area D8
    Description
    POLS 310 Introduction to International Relations Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Advisory: ENGL C1000 Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4 C-ID: C-ID POLS 140 This is an introduction to international relations and a survey of the nation-state system, techniques of interaction, the issue of war, nationalism, power alignments, international actors, transnational movements, diplomacy, political economy, and perceptions in world politics. Particular emphasis is placed on an analysis of the world outlook of Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, the United States, the major western allies, China, and the lesser developed world.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am