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POLI 362. Political Theory and International Relations.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Key contributions of political theory to the study and practice of international relations. Three prevailing theoretical traditions will be examined: realism, 'international society', and cosmopolitanism. Key practical issues to be explored from these perspectives include war, humanitarian intervention, economic globalization, environment, and gender.
  • Prerequisites: A 200 or 300-level course in political theory, and POLI 243 or POLI 244
  • Note: The fields are International Politics and Political Theory.

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