Introduction to International Relations - PLS 241 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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PLS 241 - Introduction to International Relations
Provides an introduction to the causes of international conflict and cooperation. Focuses on the modern state, diplomacy, war initiation, crisis bargaining, international terrorism, nuclear strategy, interstate economic relations, economic growth, international law, human rights, and environmental politics. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ENG 111 or Department Consent
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
43324 PLS 241-001A 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Alexandria P
36216 PLS 241-001L 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
43795 PLS 241-001N 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
43796 PLS 241-002N 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
43799 PLS 241-004N 3
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Fifteen Week
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
43325 PLS 241-040A 3
   W   
5:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
36220 PLS 241-080L 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-03-19 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
2nd 7 Week
37462 PLS 241-E05N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 16.
43914 PLS 241-E55L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-02-06 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Starts February 6.
37799 PLS 241-E80W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-03-19 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 19.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
36172 PLS 241-050N 3
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
1st 6 Week
37465 PLS 241-5XYA 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
1st 6 Week
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
37467 PLS 241-6XYA 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Alexandria P
Hybrid Course
1st 6 Week
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
34570 PLS 241-E40L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Starts May 20.
34571 PLS 241-E55M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-06-17 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 17.
34572 PLS 241-E56W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-06-17 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 17.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
56105 PLS 241-001M 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas Trailside Building P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
63500 PLS 241-001N 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56106 PLS 241-002M 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
63501 PLS 241-002N 3
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63503 PLS 241-003N 3
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-7:20 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
67287 PLS 241-040A 3
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen Week
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
59159 PLS 241-040L 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
59164 PLS 241-080L 3
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-10-23 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
2nd 7 Week
61534 PLS 241-E05N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 26.
61535 PLS 241-E55M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Starts September 9.
61537 PLS 241-E80L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23.
61538 PLS 241-E81L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23.
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