PSCI150 - INTRO TO INTL RELATIONS

Status
O
Activity
REC
Title (text only)
PSCI150 - INTRO TO INTL RELATIONS
Term
2012C
Subject area
PSCI
Section number only
202
Section ID
PSCI150202
Meeting times
W 0300PM-0400PM
Description
This course is an introduction to the major theories and issues in international politics. The goals of the course are to give students a broad familiarity with the field of international relations, and to help them develop the analytical skills necessary to think critically about international politics. The course is divided into four parts: 1) Concepts and Theories of International Relations; 2) War and Security; 3) The Global Economy; and 4) Emerging Issues in International Relations.
Course number only
150
Use local description
No

PSCI150 - INTRO TO INTL RELATIONS

Status
O
Activity
REC
Title (text only)
PSCI150 - INTRO TO INTL RELATIONS
Term
2012C
Subject area
PSCI
Section number only
201
Section ID
PSCI150201
Meeting times
W 0300PM-0400PM
Description
This course is an introduction to the major theories and issues in international politics. The goals of the course are to give students a broad familiarity with the field of international relations, and to help them develop the analytical skills necessary to think critically about international politics. The course is divided into four parts: 1) Concepts and Theories of International Relations; 2) War and Security; 3) The Global Economy; and 4) Emerging Issues in International Relations.
Course number only
150
Use local description
No

PSCI150 - INTRO TO INTL RELATIONS

Status
O
Activity
LEC
Title (text only)
PSCI150 - INTRO TO INTL RELATIONS
Term
2012C
Subject area
PSCI
Section number only
001
Section ID
PSCI150001
Meeting times
MW 1000AM-1100AM
Instructors
MANSFIELD, EDWARD D
Description
This course is an introduction to the major theories and issues in international politics. The goals of the course are to give students a broad familiarity with the field of international relations, and to help them develop the analytical skills necessary to think critically about international politics. The course is divided into four parts: 1) Concepts and Theories of International Relations; 2) War and Security; 3) The Global Economy; and 4) Emerging Issues in International Relations.
Course number only
150
Use local description
No

PSCI138 - POLICYMAKING IN THE US

Status
O
Activity
SEM
Title (text only)
PSCI138 - POLICYMAKING IN THE US
Term
2012C
Subject area
PSCI
Section number only
401
Section ID
PSCI138401
Meeting times
M 0200PM-0500PM
Instructors
MARTINEZ, DEIRDRE
Description
This course is an opportunity for students to combine the major theoretical perspectives on the policy process with practical application to current policy issues. Students will gain the theoretical tools to explain policy change, a comprehensive understanding of the actors that influence policymaking and politics, an overview of the major policy issues being debated, and experience writing policy documents.
Course number only
138
Cross listings
GAFL138401
Use local description
No

PSCI135 - THE POLITICS OF FOOD

Status
X
Activity
SEM
Title (text only)
PSCI135 - THE POLITICS OF FOOD
Term
2012C
Subject area
PSCI
Section number only
401
Section ID
PSCI135401
Meeting times
CANCELED
Instructors
SUMMERS, MARY E
Description
This academically based community service seminar will explore the politics and institutions that have shaped - and continue to shape - food production and consumption. Students will use the readings, their community service, and ongoing "food events" at Penn to analyze the politics of food in many arenas: from farms, kitchens, supermarkets, schools, and communities of faith to corporations, research institutions, the media and international trade.
Course number only
135
Use local description
No

PSCI131 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY

Status
O
Activity
REC
Title (text only)
PSCI131 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Term
2012C
Subject area
PSCI
Section number only
206
Section ID
PSCI131206
Description
This course analyzes the formation and conduct of foreign policy in the United State. The course combines three elements: a study of the history of American foreign relations; an analysis of the causes of American foreign policy such sa the international system, public opinion, and the media; and a discussion of the major policy issues in contemporary U.S. foreign policy, including terrorism, civil wars, and economic policy.
Course number only
131
Use local description
No

PSCI131 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY

Status
O
Activity
REC
Title (text only)
PSCI131 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Term
2012C
Subject area
PSCI
Section number only
205
Section ID
PSCI131205
Description
This course analyzes the formation and conduct of foreign policy in the United State. The course combines three elements: a study of the history of American foreign relations; an analysis of the causes of American foreign policy such sa the international system, public opinion, and the media; and a discussion of the major policy issues in contemporary U.S. foreign policy, including terrorism, civil wars, and economic policy.
Course number only
131
Use local description
No

PSCI131 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY

Status
O
Activity
REC
Title (text only)
PSCI131 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Term
2012C
Subject area
PSCI
Section number only
204
Section ID
PSCI131204
Description
This course analyzes the formation and conduct of foreign policy in the United State. The course combines three elements: a study of the history of American foreign relations; an analysis of the causes of American foreign policy such sa the international system, public opinion, and the media; and a discussion of the major policy issues in contemporary U.S. foreign policy, including terrorism, civil wars, and economic policy.
Course number only
131
Use local description
No

PSCI131 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY

Status
O
Activity
REC
Title (text only)
PSCI131 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Term
2012C
Subject area
PSCI
Section number only
203
Section ID
PSCI131203
Meeting times
M 0200PM-0300PM
Description
This course analyzes the formation and conduct of foreign policy in the United State. The course combines three elements: a study of the history of American foreign relations; an analysis of the causes of American foreign policy such sa the international system, public opinion, and the media; and a discussion of the major policy issues in contemporary U.S. foreign policy, including terrorism, civil wars, and economic policy.
Course number only
131
Use local description
No

PSCI131 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY

Status
O
Activity
REC
Title (text only)
PSCI131 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Term
2012C
Subject area
PSCI
Section number only
202
Section ID
PSCI131202
Meeting times
M 1100AM-1200PM
Description
This course analyzes the formation and conduct of foreign policy in the United State. The course combines three elements: a study of the history of American foreign relations; an analysis of the causes of American foreign policy such sa the international system, public opinion, and the media; and a discussion of the major policy issues in contemporary U.S. foreign policy, including terrorism, civil wars, and economic policy.
Course number only
131
Use local description
No