Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size6–50 studentsCredits3 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D8 · CSU GE Area DDescriptionThis course presents an introductory inquiry into the field of international relations theory. Analyses will be made of how and why countries interact officially and unofficially in a condition of war, peace, and change. Examination will also be made of national, international, transnational, and sub-national actors, and their institutions, interactions, and process as they relate to global issues. Emphasis will be placed on the universal competition for power, crisis management, war, peace, arms control, disarmament, and the various endeavors intended to bring about world peace and cooperation.Usually HeldWed 11:30am–12:50pm 