Courses and Syllabi
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Government and International Politics Fall 2026
Undergraduate
GOVT 132: Introduction to International Politics (3 Credits)
Nature of international politics, approaches to study of international politics, state and nonstate actors in international system, patterns of action and interaction between nation-states, international institutions, and major global issues.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- GOVT 132 - 001: Intro International Poli — Peter Mandaville — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Horizon Hall 2016
- GOVT 132 - 002: Intro International Poli — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Merten Hall 1200
- GOVT 132 - DL1: Intro International Poli — Eric B Shiraev - Online
GOVT 133: Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 Credits)
Explores differences in politics and governance across the world. Topics studied include state formation, democracy and authoritarianism, economic development, political participation, political representation, and regime change.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- GOVT 133 - 001: Intro Comparative Politics — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Horizon Hall 1014
- GOVT 133 - 002: Intro Comparative Politics — Mariely Lopez-Santana — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Lecture Hall 1
GOVT 322: International Relations Theory (3 Credits)
Advanced inquiry into international relations. Studies theories, concepts of international relations, and major forces and issues in international politics.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: GOVT 132 or 133.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GOVT 322 - 001: Intl Relations Theory — Ahsan Butt — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM MW - Innovation Hall 223