(POSC 364) War and Peace
This course is a study of war and peace. We will ask what causes people to systematically kill each other in the phenomenon known as war. Are wars preventable? Once a war begins, what factors make it more likely to end? We will examine both international and civil wars.
Credit hours | 3.0 lecture |
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Prerequisites | None |
Offered | Fall |
Programs | Political Science Minor, Political Science (BA) |
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate reasonable competence vis-a-vis political science concepts/ theories/systems and use that competence to complete their capstone experience. (perception)
- Students will be able to use critical thinking skills, analyze information or data, and construct valid, sound, and meaningful conclusions and employ those skills in their capstone experience. (analysis)
- Students will be able to employ effective, persuasive, and professional communication in person, on paper, and online, readying them for employment and careers. (communication)