Fall 2001 Courses

Graduate Program. International Relations.
Course Descriptions. Spring 2012

INTL 5000 Introduction to International Relations (Spring 1 '12) Weeks
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 5500 War and Diplomacy (Spring 1 '12) Dody
Students participate in seminars designed to examine contemporary issues in international relations. The professional seminar supplements the core and elective courses in the area of international relations by focusing on issues of current and special interest. Course may be repeated for credit if content differs. This course may not be completed by directed study.

INTL 5540 International Organizations (Spring 1 '12) Overman
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 5605-01 Topics in Comparative Politics: Non-Western Theories of Development (Spring 1 '12) Entessar Syllabus
This course will examine the theory and practice development in the Third World. The in-depth analysis will focus on understanding the success and failure of the process of development globally. The term paper and in-class debates will enable students to enhance their written and oral skills.

INTL 5605-02 Topics in Comparative Politics: State, Conflict, Religion (Spring 1 '12) 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 5400 International Political Economy (Spring 2 '12) Gyadar
Students explore, historically and conceptually, the interplay of economics and politics at the global level. They examine such phenomena as: the clash of the market and state, the north-south conflict, and the worldwide impact of technological change, transnational corporations, and the competition for accumulation.

INTL 5530 International Law (Spring 2 '12) 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 Area Studies: Middle East (Spring 2 '12) Entessar Syllabus
This course will focus on in-depth analysis of issues that shape the politics of the Middle East today. The role of political Islam as an alternative ideology to western capitalism and the roots of Arab-Israeli conflict will get special attention. A general knowledge of the Middle East is strongly advised. The term paper and in-class debates will enable students to enhance their written and oral skills.

INTL 5700 Humanitarian Issues: Human Rights (Spring 2 '12) Hufker
This course provides a forum for investigating such transnational issues as: regionalism, the environment, human rights, and refugees. Course may be repeated for credit if content differs.

INTL 6000 International Relations: Theory and Practice (Spring 2 '12) 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.