| Course Title: Debates in International Politics |
| Start Date: 09/09/2026 End Date: 12/22/2026 |
| Term: Fall Semester 2026 |
| Description: Debates in International Politics introduces students to the most contested questions shaping global affairs. Why do civil wars and humanitarian crises persist, and when, if ever, should others intervene? Do nuclear weapons prevent war or make catastrophe more likely? Are counterterrorism policies effective or harmful? Who should be responsible for refugees and migrants? Do institutions like the UN and World Bank promote peace and development or reinforce global inequalities? Students analyze these debates using theory, data, and evidence-based argumentation to foster critical thinking, bridge the gap between scholarship and practice, and explore the evolving role of the global citizen. |
| Distribution(s): NO - Meets No Distrib. Rqmt , FY - First-Year Seminar , WI - Writing-Intensive |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Sidita Kushi | skushi@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026 | Seminar | Tuesday and Thursday | 10:30AM - 11:45AM | TBA | TBA | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| None |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags | ||
| FYSEM0001 | First-Year Seminar | This is a First-Year Seminar. |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 16 | Enrollment: 0 | Available: 16 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |