PS 485

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The Politics of Transatlantic Relations

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Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Examines economic and security relations between the United States and Europe, with a focus on the European Union, tracks the changes in these relations, and identifies the forces that drive them. Students evaluate transatlantic relations by using theoretical and conceptual frameworks from the literature on international relations and governance. Specific policy areas are examined in depth.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PS 180, PS 280, PS 281, PS 282, PS 385, PS 390, EURO 501, EURO 502, or at least six hours of Political Science credit, or consent of the instructor.

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PS 485 class schedule data for spring 2026
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	77846	Lecture-Discussion	GR	1:30PM -2:50PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Kourtikakis, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: Material in this course duplicates materials covered in previously offered in versions of PS 457: Democratic Governance in a Global Setting. Students who have previously received credit for PS 457 in SP25 or SP24 may not receive credit for this course. Check with an advisor for more information. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MA: European Union Studies.
	77843	Lecture-Discussion	UG	1:30PM -2:50PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Kourtikakis, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: Material in this course duplicates materials covered in previously offered in versions of PS 457: Democratic Governance in a Global Setting. Students who have previously received credit for PS 457 in SP25 or SP24 may not receive credit for this course. Check with an advisor for more information. Major restrictions will be lifted at 12pm on Monday, November 17, 2025. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Not intended for Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.