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 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
57839 PLS 241-001L 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57349 PLS 241-001N 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57351 PLS 241-004N 3
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57840 PLS 241-80YL 3
     F 
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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2nd 7 Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
58684 PLS 241-E05N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 20.
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58685 PLS 241-E55L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-09 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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts February 9.
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58686 PLS 241-E60W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd 12-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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts February 17.
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Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
63480 PLS 241-050N 3
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
1st 6 Week
68488 PLS 241-70YA 3
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
2nd 6 Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
63600 PLS 241-E40L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts May 18.
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Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
99262 PLS 241-001A 3
 M W   
6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
85164 PLS 241-001N 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
85165 PLS 241-002N 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
85399 PLS 241-040L 3
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
85683 PLS 241-E05N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
85685 PLS 241-E55M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
85687 PLS 241-E60L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. 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 digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
85689 PLS 241-E81L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
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