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2020-2021 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

POLS 211 - World Politics and International Studies


3 hrs (Sem II)
This course is designed as a capstone course for all Pre-Law, History, Economics, Public Administration, and Political Science majors as a requirement for graduation, and must be completed with a C or better grade. The course analyzes the political systems and international relations of modern nation-states, the causes of conflict and war between nations, the impact of war and peace on modern political policies, and the economic and social consequences of political action and globalization. Emphasis will be placed on a study of current events in a global comparative perspective, focusing on international relations, institutions, and issues. The course will emphasize critical thinking and comparative analysis through essay and research paper evaluations built into the course format. This course is a transferIN course. 3 lecture hours.

Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

Prerequisite(s): Students must qualify for ENGL 101 ; and a grade of C or better in POLS 201 .