| INST 170-01 |
International Relations
Instructor: Andy Wolff
Course Description:
Cross-listed with POSC 170-01. An introduction to global politics which examines the interaction of states, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and individuals in the world arena. Topics covered include traditional concerns such as war, balance of power, the UN and international law along with the more recent additions to the agenda of world politics such as international terrorism, human rights, and economic globalization.
This course is cross-listed as POSC 170.
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09:30 AM-10:20 AM, MWF
DENNY 304 |
| INST 170-02 |
International Relations
Instructor: Rachel Jacobs
Course Description:
Cross-listed with POSC 170-02. An introduction to global politics which examines the interaction of states, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and individuals in the world arena. Topics covered include traditional concerns such as war, balance of power, the UN and international law along with the more recent additions to the agenda of world politics such as international terrorism, human rights, and economic globalization.
This course is cross-listed as POSC 170.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
ALTHSE 201 |
| INST 170-03 |
International Relations
Instructor: Kristine Mitchell
Course Description:
Cross-listed with POSC 170-03. An introduction to global politics which examines the interaction of states, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and individuals in the world arena. Topics covered include traditional concerns such as war, balance of power, the UN and international law along with the more recent additions to the agenda of world politics such as international terrorism, human rights, and economic globalization.
This course is cross-listed as POSC 170.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, MR
DENNY 203 |
| INST 200-01 |
Global Economy
Instructor: Fatou Thioune
Course Description:
Cross-listed with ECON 226-01. The course introduces economic theory that builds on ideas from introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics. It uses that theory as a framework for examining developments in the changing global system. Developments include the revolution in information technology; the dynamics of human population growth; the implications of climate change; challenges to human security; and emerging patterns of organizational interdependence and collaboration. Those developments provide the context for business managers and for government officials responsible for shaping strategies and implementing policies.
Prerequisite: ECON 111 and 112; concurrent enrollment in ECON 112 by permission of the instructor. This course is cross-listed as ECON 226.
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09:30 AM-10:20 AM, MWF
ALTHSE 109 |
| INST 273-01 |
International Political Economy
Instructor: Natali Chwalisz
Course Description:
Cross-listed with POSC 273-01. This course examines the politics of global economic relations. Specific topics discussed include: trade and protectionism, international monetary relations, foreign direct investment, global institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and World Trade Organization (WTO), regional economic integration (e.g. the European Union [EU] and North American Free Trade Agreement [NAFTA], economic development, and the economic emergence of China and India. The larger issue serving as the backdrop to all of this is economic globalization -- its significance, sources, and consequences.
Prerequisite: POSC 170, or permission of the instructor. This course is cross-listed as POSC 273.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
ALTHSE 110 |
| INST 277-01 |
International Politics of the Middle East
Instructor: Ed Webb
Course Description:
Cross-listed with MEST 266-01 and POSC 277-01. This course examines key factors and events in the formation of the modern Middle East state system and evolving patterns of conflict and cooperation in the region. Students will apply a range of analytical approaches to issues such as the conflicts between Arabs and Israelis, Iraq's wars since 1980, and the changing place of the region in global politics and economics.Prerequisite: one course in any of International Studies, Middle East Studies, or Political Science. This course is cross-listed as POSC 277 and MEST 266.
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03:00 PM-04:15 PM, TF
DENNY 103 |
| INST 280-01 |
American Foreign Policy
Instructor: Andy Wolff
Course Description:
Cross-listed with POSC 280-01. A survey of U.S. foreign policy since World War II. American approaches to such issues as containment, detente, arms control, deterrence, international law, and foreign aid will be discussed. Students will also address issues of U.S. foreign policy formulation, including the roles of the public, Congress, and the president in the foreign policy process.Prerequisite: POSC 170 or INST 170. This course is cross-listed as POSC 280.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, MR
STERN 103 |
| INST 290-01 |
The Ukraine War & International Relations
Instructor: Russell Bova
Course Description:
Cross-listed with PSOC 290-02. By the time this class begins, it is possible that the war in Ukraine will have come to an end. Whether it has ended or not, this war has raised enduring questions about almost every big issue in the study of international relations. After an introduction to Ukraine, its recent history, its historical relationship with Russia, and its geopolitical significance, we will turn to those larger questions. What were the causes of the Ukraine war, and what does this war have to tell us about the future of war more generally? Is the "long peace" over, and is great power war becoming more likely? How stable is nuclear deterrence? Has the nuclear taboo eroded? Was the expectation that economic interdependence is an antidote to war wrong? Do economic sanctions work? In light of Ukraine, does the United Nations still have relevance? What is genocide, and has it occurred in Ukraine? Can Putin be prosecuted for war crimes? How and why do wars end? What paradigm of international relations theory best explains the Ukraine crisis? The goal will be to build on what you learned in the introductory IR class by examining both how IR concepts and theory help us to understand the Ukraine situation and how that situation might require critical rethinking of those very same concepts and theories.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
DENNY 103 |
| INST 290-02 |
Economic Development: Theories, Policies, and Challenges
Instructor: Fatou Thioune
Course Description:
Cross-listed with ECON 214-02. This course examines the key theories, issues, and challenges related to international economic development. It introduces students to different perspectives on the concept of economic development and provides them with a comprehensive understanding of the economic, social, and political factors that shape the development of countries and regions across the globe. We will study countries in Africa and Asia at differing development levels and analyze the policies and reforms that led to their respective trajectories. Old Title: Topics in Macro Development
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10:30 AM-11:20 AM, MWF
ALTHSE 109 |
| INST 290-03 |
Environment, Conflict and Peace
Instructor: Michael Beevers
Course Description:
Cross-listed with ENST 372-01. The goal of this class is to examine the complex relationships between the environment, conflict and peace. We will discuss the emergence of the environment as a topic of conflict and peace studies, and ask if the environment should be a security concern. We will scrutinize the extent to which environmental degradation, resource scarcity, natural resource wealth, and even climate change, increases the likelihood of violent conflict, and discuss the environmental consequences of war itself. We will explore whether environmental cooperation reduces the risk of violent conflicts, and whether responses to environmental problems can serve as catalyst for peace. We will strive to understand how international institutionsgovernmental, intergovernmental and non-governmentalact to address security and peacebuilding challenges linked to the environment. The course approaches the topic from different levels of analysis (local, national, transnational and supranational), diverse theoretical frameworks and analytical methods and range of environmental issue areas. Finally, we will use a broad range of materials, employ lectures and seminar-like discussions and incorporate field trips and guest speakers.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
KAUF 178 |
| INST 290-04 |
Global Security
Instructor: Craig Nation
Course Description:
Cross-listed with POSC 290-05. The course offers an introduction to Security Studies as an academic field and a practical foundation for professional engagement with security affairs. The search for security is basic to all social and political interaction, but security itself is a contested concept that can be applied in different ways to individuals, states, and the global system. Traditionally, the formal study of International Security has focused on the nation-state, including territorial defense, the role of military assets in pursuit of national interests, and the struggle for power. These concerns remain vital, but in the 21st century the security challenge has broadened to include new kinds of issues and approaches. These include the alternative discourse of Human Security as well as transnational challenges such as criminal trafficking, terrorism, environmental disintegration, pandemic disease, etc. Our course will look closely at both traditional and new security challenges. We will confront the problem of global security conceptually, develop a comprehensive portrait of global security challenges, and explore ways and means available to address them.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, TF
STERN 103 |
| INST 390-01 |
Constitutions in Comparative Contexts
Instructor: Neil Diamant
Course Description:
Cross-listed with LAWP 400-01 and POSC 390-02. Blending law, comparative politics, religion, and history, this seminar looks at the wide variety of functions that constitutions fulfill in politics, economics, and society in democratic and nondemocratic countries. In the United States, we are accustomed to the idea that the Constitution structures political behavior by setting rules for, and limiting, executive and legislative authority. Through its Amendments, it also has provided a basis for the expansion of citizen rights. Looking at constitutions in comparative context, however, reveals a more complex story. In this class we will see that constitutions play many other roles: restructuring an economy; building, altering, and subverting democracy; legitimizing authoritarianism and providing a basis for rights litigation; teaching people about their rights and their obligations; and, through "constitutional participation," gathering intelligence on citizens' political views. We will also examine how Islamic, Buddhist, and civil law constitutional traditions do not accord constitutions the same power over politics and society that we do. Polities covered in this course include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Czechia, Ecuador, the European Union, India, Iran, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, the United States, and Venezuela.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, W
DENNY 303 |
| INST 401-01 |
Great Power War
Instructor: Russell Bova
Course Description:
It has been more than 75 years since the last great power war, and optimistic observers have suggested that this "long peace" among the great powers is likely to persist. Realist scholars, however, have never accepted the permanence of the "long peace," and recent developments in world politics have led many to suggest great power war, and, perhaps, a third world war, is becoming increasingly possible, if not inevitable. This seminar will begin by looking at the general causes of war and peace among great powers as reflected in both international relations theory and international relations history. On that foundation we will then look at the current world situation and examine some of the possible causes, catalysts, and scenarios of great power war in the mid-21st century.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, T
DENNY 303 |
| INST 401-02 |
Poverty Reduction Policies
Instructor: Fatou Thioune
Course Description:
This seminar explores the key policies shaping international development today: debt management, multilateral institutions, foreign aid, migration and remittances, and foreign direct investment (FDI). Students will critically examine the pros and cons of each policy, evaluating their effectiveness in promoting sustainable development, reducing poverty, and fostering economic growth in developing countries. Through case studies, readings, and discussions, we will assess the complex dynamics between donor and recipient nations, the role of international organizations, and the impact of global financial flows. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of how these policies influence development outcomes and will be equipped to engage in informed debates on how to improve global development strategies in an increasingly interconnected world. Additionally, students will produce a research paper analyzing a current development strategy and its impact on a specific country.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, W
ALTHSE 07 |