CPOL 530 Perspectives on North Korea
This course will facilitate an in-depth exploration of the debates and security concerns relating to North Korea. The course will discuss North Korea's past, present, and future by applying insights from various theories of international relations and comparative politics. By the end of the course, the student will be able to understand the theoretical origins and/or implications of contemporary debates over the challenge that North Korea poses to the United States and the international community. Three themes in particular are emphasized: perceptions and identity; traditional security challenges; and human security.