International Relations
GOVT 155
Fall 2025
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Why do states go to war with each other? How do we solve global problems? How do we govern the global economy? To equip students to answer these questions, this course introduces students to an analytical framework emphasizing the role of political interests, strategic interactions, and international institutions. Students will use this framework to understand current events and to critically analyze theories and concepts that have been used to explain world politics. Students will also consider critical perspectives on international relations, such as the role of colonialism in shaping the global order. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (College of East Asian Studies)(Government)(Human Rights Advocacy Minor) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Robert Art and Robert Jervis, Eds., International Politics, 14th Edition
Bruce Russett, Harvey Starr, and David Kinsella, World Politics, 10th Edition
Giulio Gallarotti, The Power Curse
Giulio Gallarotti, Cosmopolitan Power in International Relations
Robert Kennedy, Thirteen Days
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Examinations and Assignments:
There is one long research paper and a variety of shorter memos
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There are many practical applications of the subject matter to be learned.
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| Instructor(s): Gallarotti,Giulio Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 35 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 15 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Hanson,Kolby Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 35 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 15 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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