Fall 2001 Courses

Graduate Program. International Relations.
Course Descriptions. Spring 2010

INTL 5000-01 Introduction to International Relations (Spring 1 '10) Entessar Syllabus
Students are introduced to the discipline of international relations through an overview of international security, foreign policy, international organizations, international law and international political economy. Students examine the basic structure, processes and issues relating to international affairs. (Requisite Course)

INTL 5540-01 International Organizations (Spring 1 '10) Overmann
Various approaches to international organizations are explored, and the contribution of these organizations to peace and economic and social progress is examined. Current issues facing the United Nations and its associated agencies are discussed within this context.

INTL 5550-01 War and Diplomacy (Spring 1 '10) Hufker
Students examine the evolution of diplomacy and warfare in international relations. Specifically, students examine the roots of conflict between nations and study the mechanisms through which international conflicts are resolved.

INTL 5605-01 Topics in Comparative Politics: Religion and the State (Spring 1 '10) Parr
Specific topics in comparative politics are examined in depth. Topics may be issues, such as democratization, military politics, migration, health care policies, etc., examined using a cross-national approach, or the politics of a specific nation (e.g., China, Mexico). Maybe repeated if content differs.

INTL 5530-01 International Law (Spring 2 '10) Fix
This course surveys trends and practices that are part of the process of adjudication across national boundaries. Some historical background is provided. Current cases and procedures are the major focuses of course content.

INTL 5625-01 Area Studies: Middle East (Spring 2 '10) Entessar Syllabus
This course examines politics in the region known as the Middle East, examining them in the context of its historical development, culture and economics. Typical subjects that this course include are the neo-colonial tension between modernization and tradition, challenges of economic development, authoritarian and democratic tendencies, ethnic tensions, etc. Course may be repeated if content differs.

INTL 5860-01 Issues in International Politics: Conflict Resolution (Spring 2 '10)
The course examines in depth such issues and topics as: terrorism, controlling weapons of mass destruction, illicit trade, imperialism, and conflict resolution. Course may be repeated for credit if content differs.

INTL 6000-01 International Relations: Theory and Practice (Spring 2 '10) Pease
Various contemporary theories of international relations are examined. The relationship of theory to the practice of international relations is considered. This course presents an overview for students who are completing a major in international relations. Prerequisite: completion of all other required courses in this major.