PSCI207
INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL THEORY
Also listed under 1 other title
- INTERNATNL RELATIONS THEORY
- Department
- Political Science
- Terms offered
- 5
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
Section information text: This course provides an introduction to and in-depth examination of the predominant theories of International Relations. Students will devote themselves to the interpretation, comparison, evaluation, application, and critique of theoretical arguments about the nature and conduct of international relations, as advanced and refined in both historical and contemporary contexts. In the process, we will also consider the evolving ideas and prevailing ontologies undergirding the study of IR as well as some of the leading critiques of the field. (THEORY AND IR)
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2014–2021
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 8 fall terms since 2019. | 2030 Spring: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 8 fall terms since 2019. | 2029 Spring: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 8 fall terms since 2019. | 2028 Spring: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 8 fall terms since 2019. | 2027 Spring: 10% chance, high confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2014 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF222 2021
- Mon, Wed, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM JC206 2019
- Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC220 2016
- Tue, Fri, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM JC218 2014
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 25 of 25 enrolled | 28319 |
| Fall 2019 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 25 of 25 enrolled | 27261 |
| Spring 2018 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 24 of 25 enrolled | 36347 |
| Spring 2016 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 26 of 25 enrolled | 34943 |
| Spring 2014 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 31 of 25 enrolled | 33071 |