Introduction to International Relations

CAS PO 171

  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • Social Inquiry I

Undergraduate core course. Explores major issues in international relations, including conflict, cooperation, and governance. Addresses dominant international relations theories and their application. Investigates state system, international law and organization, transnational actors, state behavior, and globalization. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A1 Wang CGS 129 TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm Mts w/CAS IR271 A1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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B1 Wang CAS B06A F 10:10 am-11:00 am Mts w/CAS IR271 B1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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C1 Wang CAS 204A F 10:10 am-11:00 am Mts w/CAS IR271 C1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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D1 Wang CAS 204A F 9:05 am-9:55 am Mts w/CAS IR271 D1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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E1 Wang CAS B06A F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm Mts w/CAS IR271 E1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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F1 Wang CAS 222 F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm Mts w/CAS IR271 F1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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G1 Wang CAS 208 F 9:05 am-9:55 am Mts w/CAS IR271 G1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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H1 Wang CAS 225 F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm Mts w/CAS IR271 H1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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I1 Wang CAS 222 F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm Mts w/CAS IR271 I1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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J1 Wang CAS 222 F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm Mts w/CAS IR271 J1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

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K1 Wang CAS 218 F 9:05 am-9:55 am Mts w/CAS IR271 K1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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M1 Wang SOC B59 F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm Mts w/CAS IR271 M1. Course will be taught by Professor Raymond Wang in the fall 2026 semester.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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N1 Wang CAS 324 F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm Mts w/CAS IR271

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