International Studies Current Courses

Course Offerings Fall 2013

Course Code	Title/Instructor	Meets
INST 170-01	International Relations Instructor: Andrew Wolff Course Description: Cross-listed with POSC 170-01.	1030:MWF DENNY 211
INST 170-02	International Relations Instructor: Kristine Mitchell Course Description: Cross-listed with POSC 170-02.	1130:MWF DENNY 311
INST 170-03	International Relations Instructor: Russell Bova Course Description: Cross-listed with POSC 170-03.	1330:MR DENNY 203
INST 170-04	International Relations Instructor: Edward Webb Course Description: Cross-listed with POSC 170-04.	0900:TR DENNY 211
INST 200-01	Global Economy Instructor: Michael Fratantuono Course Description: Cross-listed with INBM 200-01.	0930:MWF ALTHSE 207
INST 200-02	Global Economy Instructor: Michael Fratantuono Course Description: Cross-listed with INBM 200-02.	1030:MWF ALTHSE 207
INST 271-01	Ethics & Internat'l Security Instructor: Russell Bova Course Description: Cross-listed with POSC 271-01.	1030:TR DENNY 313
INST 277-01	Intl Pol of the Middle East Instructor: Edward Webb Course Description: Cross-listed with MEST 266-01 and POSC 277-01.	1030:TR DENNY 203
INST 280-01	Am Foreign Policy Since 1945 Instructor: Andrew Wolff Course Description: Cross-listed with POSC 280-01.	1330:MR DENNY 304
INST 280-02	Am Foreign Policy Since 1945 Instructor: Douglas Stuart Course Description: Cross-listed with POSC 280-02.	0900:TR ALTHSE 109
INST 281-01	Am National Security Policy Instructor: Douglas Stuart Course Description: Cross-listed with POSC 281-01.	1030:TR ALTHSE 08
INST 290-01	Europe in Crisis Instructor: Kristine Mitchell Course Description: Cross-listed with POSC 290-03.Permission of Instructor Required As a region, Europe faces a number of challenges to its distinct political model: economic recession and an unfavorable demographic situation challenge the social model at the heart of the European welfare state; immigration and the rise of extremist groups and parties challenge the liberal political system; and an apparent decline in support for European integration challenges the future of the European Union. This class will examine the nature and significance of these and other challenges facing European countries and evaluate current and potential responses. Emphasis will be on challenges that face many, if not all, European countries rather than on country-specific situations. Students with no prior coursework on Europe should consult with the instructor before enrolling.	1330:TF DENNY 203
INST 290-02	Global Environmental Politics Instructor: Michael Beevers Course Description: Cross-listed with ENST 311-01. This course provides an introduction to the study global environmental politics. It seeks to understand how the global environment is being changed by humanity and how individuals, communities, societies, organizations, movements, corporations and states are responding to those changes. Global environmental politics as a field of study is not settled terrain but a contested space because "where you sit in the world" points to very different interpretations about nature, the extent of environmental problems, who or what is at fault, and the equity or effectiveness of the proposed solutions. This course will be oriented around several overlapping thematic areas and ways of thinking about global environmental politics. First, we will engage in a discussion of global environmental governance, which focuses primarily on the role of the sovereign state, global organizations and international regimes to address worldwide environmental challenges. Second, we will question the extent to which efforts to govern the global environment have been equitable and effective, and begin to conceptually "unpack" the underlying worldviews that inform global environmental politics. In doing this, we will talk about the links between the global environment and economy and ask ourselves how issues like consumption, poverty and free trade affect humanity and the environment in a globalizing world. And finally, we will discuss the role of power, history and agency in environmental politics and ask provocatively where the "change we seek" comes from. To explore the above themes, we will look at data on global environmental trends and become familiar with the key issues that dominate the field including: globalization, climate change, forest and biodiversity policy, water and food issues, energy, consumption, trade, and sustainable development.	0900:TR KAUF 179
INST 290-03	Leadership in Four Directions Instructor: Jeffrey McCausland Course Description: Cross-listed with INBM 300-06. Leadership is described as the ability to decide what has to be done, and then get people to want to do it. It is an essential ingredient to the success of any person who is leading or working in a non-profit organization, corporation, or the government. This seminar is designed to examine leadership from four perspectives. How to lead the boss and allowing yourself to be led! How to lead peers -- which many argue is the most difficult of all leadership challenges. How to lead employees to not only move the organization to the next level but inspire them! Finally, (and perhaps most importantly) this seminar will examine how to lead yourself. What are issues facing leaders in terms of their own self-evaluation and development? The course will provide students a cognitive map of contemporary leadership studies, current theories on organizational culture/change, as well as methods for individual analysis and development. It will be conducted using dialogue, discussion, work groups, and experiential learning.	1330:W ALTHSE 106
INST 401-01	Interdisciplinary Seminar Instructor: Andrew Wolff Course Description: Integrated the various disciplines in the major, normally involving the student's geographic area.	1330:W ALTHSE 07
INST 401-02	Interdisciplinary Seminar Instructor: Edward Webb Course Description: Integrated the various disciplines in the major, normally involving the student's geographic area.	1330:F ALTHSE 08