POLI 170
Introduction to International Politics
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Basic forces, practices, institutions, and foreign policies of major powers; problem areas in international politics.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate and understanding of basic concepts of International Relations.
Title
Be intellectually enlarged
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a familiarty with international politics
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate understanding of key actors and processes in international politics.
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Participation in Political Processes
Learning Outcome
Be better prepared to participate as a national and global citizen
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate understanding of causes of war and causes of international cooperation.
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Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate understanding of different theories of the study of international politics, including Realism and Idealism
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Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate understanding of how different theories lead to different interpretations of key events and processes in international politics
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
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Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
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Participation in Political Processes
Learning Outcome
Participate effectively in political processes by having an appropriate knowledge of international and national politics and political thought.
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Community Service
Learning Outcome
Want to serve the communities and organizations to which they belong.
