Jul 27, 2025  
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POLS 5580 - Introduction to War and its Causes


Introduces the concept and causes of war. Discusses the phenomenon of war in the broader context of social behavior, and explores the natural or unnatural elements of international violence.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Develop written and oral arguments regarding specific wars and their causes.
  • Identify the central arguments regarding the causes of war.
  • Think critically about the phenomenon and ethics of war as well as combat motivations in war.
  • Understand the concept of war in a broad, interdisciplinary way.



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