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    Feb 01, 2026  
American University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
American University Catalog 2025-2026

SISU-105 Introduction to International Studies (3)


Patterns of conflict and cooperation in a rapidly changing world. The primary focus is on concepts and theories which provide a framework for analyzing and understanding contemporary issues. The course examines the behavior of states and other international actors, seeks to explain foreign policies, and identifies the main characteristics of interaction among states. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: Concurrent registration not allowed for SISU-105 and SISU-106 .