Deals with conceptions of the world as a unitary political system and how these views come into confrontation with one another. Topics include the nation-state system, political ideologies, international organizations, global conflict, and the emergent civil society.

Prerequisites: Global Stuies 1 and 2; upper-division standing.

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Units

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Grading

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Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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BRYSK A
Alison Brysk
3.8
17 reviews

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PSYCH1902
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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HSSB 1233
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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HSSB 1231
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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HSSB 1227
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
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GLOBL120 . Brysk A 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

The textbook was very easy to read and understand. Her lectures are based off of the reading, so if you skip class you will most likely be very lost and confused. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you want to pass the class I recommend that you attend because the material is dense. Biweekly quizzes and 3 papers, if you want an A you must read!

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GLOB120 . Brysk A 5 Years Ago

My favorite professor at UCSB. The topics are very interesting. The professor is also very caring.

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GLOBL120 . Brysk A 6 Years Ago

Straightforward class. Not too hard if you devote time to it. Lectures can be a little monotonous but aren't too bad. Sections are super helpful, and you do weekly writing responses in section. 1 midterm and 1 final exam, both of which are pretty easy if you study lecture notes. I didn't do most of the reading and I did well in the class.

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GLOBL120 . Brysk A 6 Years Ago

Brysk is a good lecturer and knows a lot about the material she teaches. She respects students who work hard and tries to help anyone struggling with grades or the subject matter. She breaks up the essay requirement into three short essays that are all pretty easy. If you have to take global 120, take it from Brysk!

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GS111AND120 . Brysk A 8 Years Ago

Brysk is a very fair teacher. She will omit any test questions that more than half of the class got wrongs. She wants to test fairly and will adjust the syllabus to do so. She is also sweet! The only downside is that her lectures are a bit bland. She sort of just talks at you. If you do the readings, you should be fine missing lectures

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GLOBL111 . Brysk A 1 Year, 20 Days Ago

Lectures were very dull & disengaging. Even if you attend lecture/listen, notes/slides still make no sense (she uses a lot of shorthand). First paper was only a page and a half but we were asked to write on content that we hadn't even learned. Very disappointing, did most of my learning from textbook. 2 short papers, midterm, group project, final.

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