Courses

I.R. 209 Res. Methods in Public Affairs

An examination of the research methodologies and techniques used in the study of public policy and politics. The course emphasizes both qualitative and quantitative methods. The lab focuses on statistical applications. (Cross-listed as CJUS 209/POLI 209). (1)Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit

Pre-requisites/Comments Sophomore standing, POLI 111 or 112 & one other course in the major; or ENVI 105 or permission.

Offerings

Semester	Instructor	Time
Fall 2020	D. Ball	T/Th 1:10PM-4:20PM
Spring 2021	A. Mihalache-O'Keef	M/W/F 12:00PM-2:10PM

I.R. 222 Comparative Polit Sys: Asia

The government and politics of Japan, China, and Indonesia and ASEAN. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit

Pre-requisites/Comments Poli 111 or permission.

Offerings

Semester	Instructor	Time
Spring 2021	J. Snow	M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM

I.R. 225 Compara Polit Sys: Latin Amer

The government and politics of Latin America, including Central America and the Caribbean. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit

Pre-requisites/Comments POLI-111 or permission.

Offerings

Semester	Instructor	Time
Fall 2020	J. Rubongoya	T/Th 10:10AM-11:40AM

I.R. 231 International Politics

An examination of the nature of the international political system, the perspectives and behaviors of nation-states, and the role and influence of both intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental actors. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit

Pre-requisites/Comments POLI-111 or permission

Offerings

Semester	Instructor	Time
Fall 2020	J. Rubongoya	M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM

I.R. 233 International Law

An examination of the nature, structure, functions, and evolution of the international legal system. The impact of international law in the behavior of international actors and the dynamics of the international system will be explored. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk. 1 Unit

Pre-requisites/Comments POLI-111 or permission.

Offerings

Semester	Instructor	Time
Spring 2021	J. Snow	M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM

I.R. 234 The Arab-Israeli Conflict

An examination of the evolution, facts, and narratives that drive the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict broadly, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in particular. (1) 1 Unit

Pre-requisites/Comments POLI-111 or permission.

Offerings

Semester	Instructor	Time
Fall 2020	J. Snow	M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM

I.R. 247 Theory in Int Relations

In-depth examination of the theoretical lenses in the field of International Relations, complemented by the application of the theories to contemporary global issues. (Cross-listed with POLI 247)(1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit

Pre-requisites/Comments Take POLI-231 or permission

Offerings

Semester	Instructor	Time
Spring 2021	A. Mihalache-O'Keef	M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM

I.R. 333 Global Political Economy

An introduction to the relationship between politics and economics at the theoretical and policy levels. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit

Pre-requisites/Comments POLI-231

Offerings

Semester	Instructor	Time
Spring 2021	J. Rubongoya	T/Th 10:10AM-11:40AM

I.R. 352 Human Rights Policy

An introduction to the principles of human rights from a comparative policy-making perspective. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit

Pre-requisites/Comments POLI-111 or permission.

Offerings

Semester	Instructor	Time
Fall 2020	J. Rubongoya	T/Th 2:50PM-4:20PM

I.R. 401 Senior Seminar in Int'l Rela

A multidisciplinary seminar on selected topics in international relations for se nior students. Seminar: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit

Pre-requisites/Comments POLI-247 or I.R.-247 I.R-209 or POLI-209

Offerings

Semester	Instructor	Time
Spring 2021	J. Rubongoya	T 1:10PM-4:10PM