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PLSC 315: Why We Fight
This course explores different facets of political violence. Why do states go to war with each other? What, if anything, can the international community do to prevent or stop civil wars? Under what conditions is international humanitarian intervention justified? How have trends in conflict changed in recent years? The course has significant reading and writing components. Students are expected to be familiar with international relations theories and the study of comparative politics.
Offered in 4 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2023 to Winter 2027).
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Instructors
| Instructor | Sections | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Biswas, Bidisha | 3 | Spring 2023 to Spring 2025 |
| Dupuy, Kendra | 1 | Winter 2027 |
Every offering in the listed terms (4 sections)
| Term | Sec | CRN | Type | Meets | Instructor | Enrolled | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2027 | 0 | 13641 | Lecture | MWF 2:30pm-3:50pm · AH 030 | Dupuy, Kendra | 0/35 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2025 | 0 | 23270 | Lecture | TR 2:00pm-3:50pm · ONLINE SYNC TBA · ONLINE ASNC | Biswas, Bidisha | 22/30 | Distance Instr-OnLine |
| Spring 2024 | 0 | 23200 | Lecture | TR 2:00pm-3:50pm · AW 403 | Biswas, Bidisha | 17/30 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2023 | 0 | 23743 | Lecture | MW 2:30pm-3:50pm · ES 080 | Biswas, Bidisha | 27/30 | Face to Face Instruction |