Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to International Relations

Introduction to International Relations - PLS 241 at Northern Virginia Community College

PLS 241 - Introduction to International Relations: Provides an introduction to the causes of international conflict and cooperation. Focuses on the modern state, diplomacy, war initiation, crisis bargaining, international terrorism, nuclear strategy, interstate economic relations, economic growth, international law, human rights, and environmental politics. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ENG 111 or Department Consent

3 credits

PLS 241 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
63500	PLS 241-001N	3	Tu Th	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63501	PLS 241-002N	3	M W	4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
63503	PLS 241-003N	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-7:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
67287	PLS 241-040A	3	Tu Th	7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Thirteen Week
59159	PLS 241-040L	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.	2024-09-09	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
61534	PLS 241-E05N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 26.
61535	PLS 241-E55M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Starts September 9.
61537	PLS 241-E80L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23.
61538	PLS 241-E81L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
37185	PLS 241-001L	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33008	PLS 241-001N	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33009	PLS 241-002N	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33010	PLS 241-004N	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-7:20 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
36251	PLS 241-01YA	3	Th	5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
37186	PLS 241-080L	3	Tu Th	4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
2nd 7 Week OER-no cost textbooks Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
43149	PLS 241-E05N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 21.
43150	PLS 241-E55L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-11	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Starts February 11.
43151	PLS 241-E60W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd 12-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts February 18.

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