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INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GLOBAL POLITICS

POL 2103 D

Winter 2025

Official Course Description

Study of international relations and the dynamics within global order with an emphasis on key concepts, theories and analytic frameworks.  Analysis of contemporary issues and their impact on globalization and global relations.

Course Learning Outcomes

General Course Learning Outcomes

· Appreciate the historical evolution of the international system of states

· Identify the major theoretical undercurrents of international relations

· Concretely apply theories of international relations

· Recognize trajectories of change

Specific Course Learning Outcomes

· Identify the institutions underpinning international relations

· Understand the strengths and limitations of mainstream and critical theories of international relations

· Read, write, and communicate arguments more effectively

Teaching Methods

This course is organized into two 80-minute lectures per week.  Lectures are synchronous and they are not recorded.  To access the live lecture through MS Teams, students are strongly recommended to install the MS Teams app.  If the app is not installed, students will be prompted to download it when they click on the link for the lecture, which is available on the Brightspace course page.  If students do not have the MS Teams app, then the link must be opened using Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari and the associated third party plugins must be accepted when prompted.  Students must contact uOttawa IT if they encounter any problem with MS Teams.

 Class attendance and completing the required readings are necessary for success in this course. Completing the required readings prior to each class is critical for fully understanding lectures for the two are complementary.  Furthermore, the quality of the experience depends in large part on your preparation.

Students who are unable to attend a lecture are responsible for obtaining notes on their own from their peers.  E-mails requesting notes from the course instructor or assistance with contacting other students to obtain notes will be told to refer to the syllabus on this matter.

Interactions between the professor and students are an important part of this course.  Students are especially encouraged to contribute to lectures in a constructive manner by raising thoughtful questions in a respectful manner about the issues, ideas, concepts, etc. that are being raised during a lecture.  Often, such interactions help to clarify complexities and nuances.

Individual meetings with the professor are an integral part of the learning process.  As such, students are urged to contact the professor using Skype during office hours in order to receive feedback on their progress in the course, to discuss their essay, and so on.

Students are kindly asked to ensure that their microphones are muted when they join the lectures given that the background noise is distracting.  As well, students are under no obligation to turn on their cameras during the lectures and keeping them off is preferred given that not everyone has access to a reliable Internet service provider and/or unlimited bandwidth.

Assessment Strategy

Evaluation format	Weight	Due Date	Final Date to Submit a Late Assignment
Section I Test	20%	February 7, 2025, 8:30-9:30	N/A
Section II Test	15%	March 12, 2025, 10:00-10:45	N/A
Final Essay, 8-10 pages (double-spaced)	35%	February 3, 2025, by 23:59	February 6, 2025 by 23:59
Final Exam	30%	Held in-person during the Winter 2025 examination period	N/A