Undergraduate Catalog 2005

INTL 2101. Introduction to African Studies. (3) Crosslisted as HIST 2211/AAAS 2221. A survey of major developments in 19th and 20th century Sub-Saharan Africa, with emphasis on the European conquest, the colonial period, and the triumph of modern African nationalism. (Fall)

INTL 2201. Introduction to Asian Studies. (3) Crosslisted as HIST 2201. Focus on the rise of modern Asia from the period just prior to the armed intervention of Western European nations. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of imperialism, colonialism, and the rise of Asian nationalism on Asian societies. (Spring)

INTL 2301. Introduction to European Studies. (3) Crosslisted as HIST 3116. Causes and results of World War I, rise of new governments, collapse of collective security, World War II and the post-war period. (Fall)

INTL 2401. Introduction to Latin American Studies. (3) Crosslisted as HIST 2207. A survey of Latin American history from 1826 to the present with emphasis on the economy and society. Special attention to twentieth-century revolutions and the role of the United States in Latin America. (Spring)

INTL 3000. Topics in International Studies. (1-3) Analysis of a selected topic related to international studies. The particular topic of the course may vary from semester to semester. A student may repeat the course for credit as topics vary. (On demand)

INTL 3111. Politics and Culture in Literature. (3) (W) An exploration of different types of political systems across the world and the ways in which the cultures and values of those systems are reflected in literature. The relationship between politics and literature will be examined with particular reference to such topics as human rights, gender roles and war. The political systems selected for consideration will be representative of different geographic regions and philosophies. (Yearly)

INTL 3112. Globalization and Culture. (3) Crosslisted as ANTH 3112. This course explores the relationship between processes of globalization and cultural change. It will consider the breakdown of the connection between lived cultural experience and territorial location. Of special interest will be issues of cultural homogenization, cultural hybridization and emergent cultural identities brought about by the flows of people, ideas and objects in the contemporary world. (Yearly)

INTL 3120. Women’s Studies International. (3) Crosslisted as WMST 4120. This course will explore policies affecting women’s lives across international borders and will look at a range of topics from divorce, marriage, violence against women and abortion to work and poverty. (Fall)

INTL 3131. Diplomacy in a Changing World. (3) Crosslisted as POLS 3159. Diplomacy, a means to resolve disputes between sovereign states short of war, will be analyzed through case studies drawn from historical context and through a survey of contemporary crises. The American diplomatic process will also be reviewed with particular attention to how policy is shaped, how an embassy functions and how Americans train for the professional diplomatic service. (Yearly)

INTL 3151. International Political Economy. (3) Crosslisted as POLS 3151. An analysis of the political dynamics of economic relationships among countries. Attention is focused on the political aspects of monetary, trade and investment relationships, and the difficulties involved in coordinating policy and maintaining effective international management. (Yearly)

INTL 3400. International Studies Internship. (1-3) Prerequisite: Consent of the Director. Practical experience and/or training related to the field of international studies. A minimum of 45 hours per credit. (Fall, Spring)

INTL 3800. Independent Study. (1-3) Prerequisite: Consent of the Director. Supervised investigation of an issue related to the field of international studies that is of special interest to the student and that is not covered in existing or available courses. (Fall, Spring)

INTL 4601. International Studies Seminar. (3) (W, O) Prerequisite: advanced junior or senior class status. A capstone seminar involving in-depth research and analysis of topics of common interest to all majors, yet specific to each student's area studies concentration. (Fall, Spring)