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PSCI 481Interstate War

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Political Science

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

What political forces shape war and conflict? Course topics will vary, depending on the instructor and current events.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSCI281 - Introduction to International Relations (0.50)
      • PSCI282 - Foreign Policy (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 3B or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 1 thread mention PSCI 481, August 2019 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2019

AFM 478 vs ECON 231 vs PSCI 281 4 points, 11 comments

“Has anyone taken any of these three courses recently? I can take any one of the three, looking for the easiest option.”

u/TheZarosian: “… If you're feeling confident about your general knowledge of international affairs and speaking often is your thing, I would try to take PSCI 481 - interstate war. It covers the politics of war from WW1 up till now. …”

u/pwcunt: “OP is an AFM student, and he/she can choose between the 3 courses only. PSCI481 won't count as a degree requirement unfortunately. Sounds interesting though.”

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