Catalog

2014-2015

Minor:

International Affairs

Departments/Programs:

International Affairs Minor (24 hours)
Core Requirements	12 hours
POLSC 1090 Introduction to International Relations	3 hours
POLSC 1200 Introduction to Comparative Politics	3 hours
Two intermediate and/or upper-level International political science courses (one must be 3000-level or 4000-level)	6 hours

Area Requirements	12 hours
Introduction to International Affairs: (Select 2 of the following from 2 departments)
ANTHR 1150 Cultural Anthropology	4 hours
ARH 1030 Survey of Non-Western Art History	3 hours
HIST 1110 World Civilizations: A Survey of the Global Twentieth Century	4 hours
RELIG 1150 World Religions	3 hours
Any course studying a specific non-U.S. culture (approved by department chair)	3 hours
International Policy: (Select 2 of the following from 2 departments)
ECON 4570 International Trade	3 hours
ECON 4580 Economic Development	3 hours
NURS 3040/GEND 3040 Women's Health: Global Perspective	3 hours
SOC 2530 Population and Environment	4 hours
Any policy-oriented political science course POLSC 2700 Women and Power POLSC 3100 Modernization and Development POLSC 3700 International Law and Organization POLSC 3750 International Security or an approved Selected Topic	3 hours
Courses may only count in one of the three areas for minor.

POLSC 1090 Introduction to International Relations (3 hours)

This course provides an introduction to a basic understanding of the concepts of international relations. It focuses on the interrelationship of nations and how they coexist and interact with each other. It will expose the student to the theories of international relations and how these theories apply to current problems and experiences.

POLSC 1200 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 hours)

This course provides an introduction to the concepts and methods of comparative politics. It highlights those factors that are common to all political systems and the ways in which political behavior and institutions differ between nations. It will achieve these goals by examining the problems that all political systems face: political violence, power transfer, public policy, and what role the government plays in the society.

ANTHR 1150 Cultural Anthropology (4 hours)

This course reviews the origin and development of culture in preliterate human societies. It focuses on the major social institutions of family, economics, political organization, and religion.
(Normally offered each semester.)

ARH 1030 Survey of Non-Western Art History (3 hours)

A survey of African, Asian, Native American, and Pre-Columbian arts.

HIST 1110 World Civilizations: A Survey of the Global Twentieth Century (4 hours)

This is a world-history survey designed to introduce students to the sweep of social, political, economic, and cultural changes that took place around the world over the course of the twentieth century. Using primary sources, the course allows students to investigate in-depth themes such as European colonialism, the First and Second World Wars, fascism and its consequences, the transformation of East Asia, the Cold War and its consequences, and new challenges to global stability in the modern era.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)

RELIG 1150 World Religions (3 hours)

This course is a study of the cultural settings, lives of founders when appropriate, oral or written traditions and literature, worldviews, myths, rituals, ideals of conduct, and development of some of the world's religions. Religions studied will typically include tribal religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confuciansim, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Bahai. Readings, videos, and websites will help introduce and illustrate not only the cultural settings in which these religions appear, but also the voices and faces of contemporary religious practictioners.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)

ECON 4570 International Trade (3 hours)

A study of the theory of international trade, commercial policy, international monetary affairs, and institutions for international economic stability and development.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and grade of "C-" or better in ECON 1540 Microeconomic Principles or permission of the instructor.

ECON 4580 Economic Development (3 hours)

A seminar on the problems of developing nations, using primarily Latin American examples to gain insight into the reasons why poverty persists alongside spectacular affluence. Economic justice is a primary focus. Topics will include the role of gender, transnational corporations, foreign aid, and various proposals to promote change and development, using an interdisciplinary approach.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing a grade of "C-" or better in ECON 1530 Macroeconomic Principles or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered every other spring semester.)

NURS 3040 Women's Health: Global Perspective (3 hours)

This course introduces women’s health with and emphasis on global issues. Women’s health will be examined using the influences of social, political, economic, cultural, and geographical factors. Students will examine the basic health needs of all women and compare the availability of and types of services in different parts of the world.
Course is over 8-week period.

GEND 3040 Women's Health: Global Perspective (3 hours)

This course introduces women's health with an emphasis on global issues. Women's health will be examined using the influences of social, political, economic, cultural, and geographical factors. Students will examine the basic health needs of all women and compare the availability of and types of services in different parts of the world. A unique component of this course is the opportunity to work with women from another country to learn about other women's health concerns.
Prerequisite(s): GEND 3000 Perspectives in Gender or SOC 1110 Introduction to Sociology or a beginning level anthropology course or permission of the instructor.

SOC 2530 Population and Environment (4 hours)

This course examines the demographic and social dynamics of population size, composition, and distribution. It addresses the relationships between population, human health, development and the environment. Strong cross-cultural emphasis.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)

POLSC 2700 Women and Power (3 hours)

This course examines the participation of women in society and politics, and their ability to influence the policy decisions related to the issues of concern to them. The course will take a cross-national persepective, although primary emphasis will be women in Middle Eastern and South Asian societies.

POLSC 3100 Modernization and Development (3 hours)

The problems faced by the political systems of the countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Specific topics will include their attempts to maintain political stability and resolve such issues as the food and population problems.
Prerequisite(s): POLSC 1090 Introduction to International Relations or POLSC 1200 Introduction to Comparative Politics and junior standing or permission of the instructor.

POLSC 3700 International Law and Organization (3 hours)

In this course the sources, content, and impact of international law will be examined in detail. Special attention will be given to some of the modern substantive areas of international law such as human rights, international economic relations, and the international environment. This course is also designed to familiarize the student with the rise and role of public international organizations since 1945.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.

POLSC 3750 International Security (3 hours)

In this course the student will examine the theoretical body of literature on international security. We will consider traditional topics in international security, such as the role of conventional and nuclear weapons, arms control, the impact of alliances and collective security agreements, and the stability of bipolar vs. multipolar international systems. We will also broaden our defintion of security politics to include environmental degradation, ethnic conflicts, and even organized crime.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.