PS 210
PS 210, also known as Survey of International Relations, is an introductory course in international relations offered at Knox. It counts for 1 credit. The course is taught by Sue Hulett.
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Course Description
Official Course Description
"Examination of the state system, elements of national power, sources of international conflict, the nature of war and strategy in the twentieth century, measures to resolve conflicts, and prospects for the future. Additional concerns include "non-political" problems of resource scarcity, over-population and multinational corporations and their impact on third world states"[1]
Credits and Prerequisites
The course is worth one credit. It satisfies the History and Social Sciences Foundation Requirement. It is required to complete a Political Science major and an International Relations major or minor. There is no prerequisite.
Texts
- Kissinger, Henry. (1998). "Diplomacy." ISBN 978-0788156908.
Course Format
The course covers diplomacy of the past several centuries, with a primarily European focus. Much emphasis is placed on the Balance of Power between European countries, and on figures such as Metternich and Bismarck. The course is largely lecture-based, with some class discussion. There are a couple of papers required, as well as a presentation on a historical diplomatic figure. The exams are in essay format, and are often optional.
Course Schedule
The course is offered in two sections each Fall Term.
2007-2008
| Term | Section | Days | Period | Location | Instructor |
| Fall 2007 | 1 | MWF | 5 | Sue Hulett | |
| Fall 2007 | 2 | MWF | 6 | Sue Hulett |
2006-2007
| Term | Section | Days | Period | Location | Instructor |
| Fall 2007 | 1 | MWF | 2 | GDH 303 | Sue Hulett |
| Fall 2007 | 2 | MWF | 3 | GDH 303 | Sue Hulett |
2005-2006
| Term | Section | Days | Period | Location | Instructor |
| Fall 2007 | 1 | MWF | 5 | GDH 303 | Sue Hulett |
| Fall 2007 | 2 | MWF | 6 | GDH 303 | Sue Hulett |
