INTL2546 · International Studies
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course examines the principle sources of the behavior of countries in international politics, including the nature of the international system and the decision-making process within states. It examines such issues as the sources of power, the causes and implications of the security dilemma, the dynamics of alliances, the causes of war, international political economy, and the dilemmas of world order.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.7 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.3 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.3 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.4 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~4.5
hours per week
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Across time
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2023
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 sectionSpring 2021
1 section