SS2411 International Relations

This course provides students the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the economic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization. Students will gain an appreciation of how relations between geographically far-flung peoples have gained a sense of immediacy made possible through the split second international transmission of information. The course begins with an historical overview of the evolution of the “world system” and proceeds to take up such topics as: different theoretical views of international relations, trade, multinational corporations, the homogenization of culture, terrorism and conflict, the environment and international wealth distribution. The course also investigates the roles of international institutions such as the World Trade Organization, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Credits: 3

Prereq: (SS1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or SS1211 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or SS1311 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or SS1411 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or SS Core Trans Lecture Min Credits: 3.00) And (EN1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or EN1015 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00) And (FY1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or FY1001 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or FY1101 Lecture Min Credits: 2.00)