Dec 08, 2025  
Ohio University 2025-26 Graduate Catalog 
    
Ohio University 2025-26 Graduate Catalog
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POLS 5904 - Special Topics in International Relations


This class provides an in-depth exploration of a special topic in international relations. Students study relevant cases, as well as the theories and concepts scholars and practitioners use to understand the topic under consideration.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 60.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to analyze the key theoretical debates associated with a special topic in international relations.
  • Students will be able to discuss the historical and political context of a special topic in international relations.
  • Students will be able to analyze a special topic in international relations using strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Students will be able to evaluate competing approaches on how to explain and understand outcomes associated with a special topic in international relations.
  • Students will be able to relate debates in the special topic area to larger debates in international relations.



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