Political Science Study Materials

POS 308 BASIC THEORIES AND CONCEPTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Concept of Theory Theory and International RelationsTraditional and Behavioural Theories The Behavioural School SPECIFIC THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSTHE SYSTEMS THEORY THE BALANCE-OF-POWER THEORY THE INTEGRATION THEORY COMMUNICATION THEORYTHE GAME THEORY CENTRE-PERIPHERY THEORYFOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS Elements of Foreign Policy Techniques or Instruments of Foreign Policy THE CONCEPT OF POWERThe Concept of Balance of Power From Balan...

POS 308 International Relations

What is International Relations?  International politics and international relationsScopes of International Relations  Purpose of International Relations Preconditions for International Relations The Changing Phases of International Relations as a Field of StudyIs International Relations a Discipline? Approaches to the Study of International Relations Concept of Theory Theory and International RelationsGLOBALISM: THE TRANSNATIONALIST VIEW   

POS 310 Globalization Theory

IntroductionConceptualization and meaningWhat is Development?The Concept of GlobalizationBrief History of GlobalizationDrivers of GlobalizationGlobalization as a Theory of DevelopmentThe Merits and Critics of GlobalizationProponents of the Theory

POS 403: Military and Politics in Nigeria

General Introduction Nature of the African State Politics and Military Intervention in Africa Civil Society

POS 102 Meaning, Nature and Scope of Government

Concept of GovernmentFunctions of GovernmentGovernment and State: Similarities and DifferencesWhat is a State?ORGANS OF GOVERNMENTCLASSIFICATIONS OF GOVERNMENTFORMS/TYPES OF GOVERNMENTTHE CONCEPT OF CHECKS AND BALANCES

POS 319 THEORIES OF PEACE AND WAR

WarPeaceCharacteristics of PeaceLevels of Analysis (War and Peace)Theories of War and PeaceRealist Scholars' VieossTwo Alternative Paths to warPropositon over Just War

POS 307 COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM

Federalism and Contending Issues in Contemporary Nigeria

Natural Resources And International Conflicts (A Case Study Of The Bakassi Peninsula )

Territorial claims, ideology, colonialism, nationalism, religion and natural resources have typically been the main sources of conflict throughout the world. While the influence of some of these is waning, struggles for the control of valuable natural resources have remained a persistent feature of national and international affairs for decades. Such conflict situations typically take the form of territorial disputes over the possession of oil-laden border areas, factional struggles among the...

POS 104: THE CITIZEN AND THE STATE

In 21st century, State is everywhere. It is touching, directly or indirectly, all aspects of human existence. It has become omnipotent. This was not the case a few centuries age. Back then state had limited role. It was primarily concerned with (i) law and order and (ii) revenue collection. From this very small role to today’s all-pervading role, the role of state has been expanding. What is a state? Many scholars have defined state in various ways. Even today modern day scholars attempt to...

POS 104

In 21st century, State is everywhere. It is touching, directly or indirectly, all aspects of human existence. It has become omnipotent. This was not the case a few centuries age. Back then state had limited role. It was primarily concerned with (i) law and order and (ii) revenue collection. From this very small role to today’s all-pervading role, the role of state has been expanding. What is a state? Many scholars have defined state in various ways. Even today modern day scholars attempt to...

POS 105: Nigerian Legal System

The course exposes students to the fundamental knowledge of the general principles of Nigerian legal system in resolving disputes as and when necessary. To acquaint students on how the law regulates their conducts vis-à-vis stipulating their rights and duties as citizens

POS 205- Introduction to International Relations

International Relations is the study of conflict and cooperation by international actors, as furthered by the development and testing of hypotheses about international outcomes. The field of international relations concerns the relationships among the various governments of the world. These relationships linked with other actors such as international organisations (IOs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), transnational corporations (TNCs) and notable individuals make them interdependent. ...

POS 205- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Relations

International relations, the study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies, political parties, and interest groups). It is related to a number of other academic disciplines, including political science, geography, history, economics, law, sociology, psychology, and philosophy. The field of international relations emerged at the beginning of the 20th century largely in the West and in particular in th...

POS 103 INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIA CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (word format)

What is ConstitutionScope of Constitutional LawTraditional Constitutional ConceptConstitutional Law and Administrative LawThe Sources of ConstitutionThe Nature of the ConstitutionConstitution as a Social ContractThe ConstitutionWritten and Unwritten ConstitutionFlexible and Rigid ConstitutionsSovereignty or SupremacyWhere Lies Sovereignty or SupremacyPower in Pre-Colonial NigeriaThe Sovereignty or Supremacy in Colonial TimesThe Emergence of Written Constitution in NigeriaConstitutional Develo...

POS 212 -Methodology of Conflict Resolution

Conflict of any kind is a great debacle in any human society, many countries in the world have suffered from one conflict or another. Conflict is inherent in all human society and has been a matter of concern to social and political thinkers. Conflict is as old as mankind. This is because the word has been in existence in all spheres of human life since the inception of the world. It is a salient feature of the human society.  The most common language to man and every day assumption is t...


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