International Relations

College of Arts & Sciences

  • Introduction to Comparative Politics

    CAS IR 251

    Undergraduate core course. Examines different patterns of political development and contemporary politics in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Introduces the comparative method in political science and competing theories of political development and political change. 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, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100

    Summer 2 (July 5-August 14)

    B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 1-4:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateWednesday, July 5, 2023
    Last day to addTuesday, July 11, 2023
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, July 11, 2023
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeFriday, July 28, 2023
    Course End DateMonday, August 14, 2023
    Location: EPC 206     
    Songhyun Park
    Mts w/CAS PO151

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  • Introduction to International Relations

    CAS IR 271

    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. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100

    Summer 2 (July 6-August 15)

    B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateThursday, July 6, 2023
    Last day to addTuesday, July 11, 2023
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, July 11, 2023
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeFriday, July 28, 2023
    Course End DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
    Location: COM 215     
    Mehmet Hecan
    Mts w/CAS PO171

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