POLS 103 Introduction to World Politics
This course is an introduction to contemporary world politics through examination of selected major topics such as globalization, clashes within and across civilizations, nationalism, the North-South gaps, and environmental and human rights issues. A cultural framework is used to explore the impact of power differentials as they relate to practices, beliefs, histories, traditions, and/or lived experiences around the world. This course enables students to interpret current world events and prepares students for upper-level courses in comparative politics and international relations. (General Education - World Cultures and Behavioral and Social Perspectives) Three credit hours.