HA1001 Introduction to International Relations & Foreign Policy
Last offered: AY2026/2027 Semester 1
This compulsory PPGA course will provide you with the core concepts and issues of international relations. It examines international history, causes of war and peace, international political economy, international rules and norms, and foreign policy making. In addition, the course will inform you of contemporary and future problems in the international system, including territorial disputes, the trading system, development and human security. The course aims to develop your knowledge and ability to evaluate contemporary international issues, which is critically important for future PPGA (including political science/international relations) courses.
- AUs
- 3.0 AUs
- Grade Type
- None
- Prerequisite
- None
- Exam
- None
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Introduction to International Relations & Foreign Policy
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| 1230 | 20101 TUT (T1) 1230-1320 Wed LHS-TR+32 | ||||
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| 1330 | 20102 TUT (T2) 1330-1420 Wed LHS-TR+32 | ||||
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| 1430 | 20103 TUT (T3) 1430-1520 Wed LHS-TR+32 | ||||
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| 1530 | 20104 TUT (T4) 1530-1620 Wed LHS-TR+32 | ||||
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