POSC 352 - International Security in the 21st Century

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D
Comprehensive approach to studying traditional and non-traditional security concerns in the world. Issues include great power politics, nuclear proliferation, terrorism, failed states, environmental security, and transnational crime. Simulation of crisis situation.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Area D1-3 requirements.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Equivalent Quarter Course: POSC 3510.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-UD-D - Upper Division Social Sciences
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

develop and articulate an understanding of the theory of the international political system focusing on international security, as well as present students with practical experience in security policy.
demonstrate oral and written competency of theories, key concepts, and empirical content, as well as understand research agendas and the application of the theories in international security.
demonstrate and understanding of international institutions, alliances, coalitions and other security arrangements, as well the role that states, NGOs, international organizations and non-state actors play in international security.
provide a useful background for students on possible careers in the field of international security
demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge through collaborative learning and teamwork. This will be demonstrated through debates, group discussions, and a role-playing simulation of an international crisis situation.

UD-D. Upper-division Social Sciences Learning Outcomes

analyze how power and social identity affect social outcomes for different cultural and economic groups using methods of social science inquiry and vocabulary appropriate to those methods;
demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply accurately disciplinary concepts of the social or behavioral sciences; and
demonstrate an understanding of and ability to effectively plan or conduct research using an appropriate method of the social or behavioral sciences.