SPRING 2016
M – Monday, T – Tuesday, W – Wednesday, R – Thursday, F - Friday
Course title Course number CRN time
Introduction to Political Economy
Writing and Research in IR
Writing and Research in IR
Human Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
Japanese Culture
Arab Culture
Comp. Pol. Sys.: Developing States
International Relations
Modern Germany
Modern Latin America
History of Modern China
Ethics & International Relations
United Nations III
United Nations IV
Crisis Management in Complex Emergencies
Modern Africa
Historical Geography
IR 120-01
IR 200-01
IR 200-02
IR 201-01
IR 206-61
IR 207-01
IR 209-01
IR 245-01
IR 262-01
IR 271-01
IR 293-01
IR 345-01
IR 353-01
IR 354-01
IR 360-61
IR 378-01
IR 394-61 days where Instructor
24160 10:50am -12:05pm
21624 9:25am – 10:40am
21625 3:05pm – 4:20pm
24116 3:00pm – 4:15pm
TR
TR
Libermann Hall 810 John, Sawicki
Canevin Hall 309 George, Spangenberg
TR Fisher Hall 324
MW College Hall 644
George, Spangenberg
Clifford, Bob
21318 6:00pm – 8:40pm M College Hall 223
23192 11:00am – 11:50am MWF Fisher Hall 713
21682 4:25pm – 5:40pm
20871 3:00pm – 4:15pm
MW
MW
College Hall 553
College Hall 346
Keiko, Rushlander
Razak, Abedalla
Clifford, Bob
Jennie, Schulze
24464 3:00pm – 4:15pm
24161 10:50am – 12:05pm
MW Fisher Hall 611
TR College Hall 346
24162 11:00am – 11:50am MWF College Hall 351
24356 12:15pm – 1:30pm TR College Hall 225
24444 4:30pm – 5:45pm
24446 4:30pm – 5:45pm
TR
TR
Fisher Hall 628
Fisher Hall 628
21934 6:00pm – 8:40pm T Fisher Hall 725
24432 10:00am – 10:50am MWF Fisher Hall 721
24430 6:00pm – 8:40pm T College Hall 222
Philipp, Stelzel
John, Dwyer
Jing, Li
Mark, Haas
Laura Amster
Laura Amster
John, Sawicki
Charles, Steinmetz
Charles, Wilf

Homeland Security
Democracy, Conflict & World Politics
Ethnic Conflict: Politics & Policy
European Union
IR 406-01
IR 408-01
IR 409W-61
IR 419W-61
British Empire IR 428W-61
International Conflict: Mediation & Negotiation IR 429-61
China & the West
Advanced International Relations Theory
IR 488W-61
IR 499-01
Internship
(with special permission of the CIR directors)
Internship
(with special permission of the CIR directors)
Internship
(with special permission of the CIR directors)
Special Topics: IR in the Early 20 th Century
IR 491-01
IR 491-02
IR 491-91
IR 496-01
Villa Nazareth
(with special permission of the CIR directors)
IR 901-91
24119 1:40pm – 2:55pm
24120 4:25pm – 5:40pm
24121 6:00pm – 8:40pm
21123 6:00pm – 8:40pm
24163 6:00pm – 8:40pm
24096 6:00pm – 8:40pm
24164 6:00pm – 8:40pm
21926 1:40pm – 2:55pm
24693 TBA
24694 TBA
21109 TBA
22122 11:15-12:30
21606 TBA
W
TR
T
T
TR Libermann Hall 810 John, Sawicki
MW College Hall 223 Jennie, Schulze
M
R
College Hall 553
Fisher Hall 611
Jennie, Schulze
Marco, Centurione
College Hall 553
College Hall 524
College Hall 644
College Hall 346
John, Mitcham
Daniel, Lieberfeld
Jing, Li
Mark, Haas
TBA TBA
TBA TBA
TBA TBA
TBA Fisher Hall 728
George, Spangenberg
Carla, Lucente
George, Spangenberg
George, Spangenberg
TBA TBA TBA

Course descriptions:
IR 120 - Introduction to Political Economy An introduction to how government decisions about trade, investment, debt and market developments impact people domestically and worldwide. Special attention is given to the problems experienced by poorer countries and responsibilities of developed nations. No background in the subject matter is required.
IR 200 - Writing and Research in IR Students will learn to do research and write papers related to IR issues.
IR 201 - Human Security in Sub-Saharan Africa - Focusing on sub-Saharan Africa, the course examines human security issues including religious and ethnic conflict within states; genocide and mass slaughter; terrorism; food security; migration and human trafficking; development and aid; and democratization. Among countries considered in the course are some of Africa's largest and most important, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria,
Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia.
IR 206 – Japanese Culture Broad overview of cultural and social topics including social aspects, ethics, and values of the Japanese society.
(Taught in English)
IR 207 – Arab Culture - This course will engage students in the study of a variety of literary, linguistic, geographical, historical, social, religious, cultural and artistic aspects of the modern Arab world. Many course components are specifically intended to heighten students' sensitivity to racial bias and sharpen awareness of multicultural issues. The course intends to increase tolerance and understanding by providing students with a realistic view of the cultural contours of the modern Arab world and the richness of the Arab cultural heritage. (Taught in English)
IR 209 – Comparative Political Systems: Developing States - An introduction to government, politics, culture, and economic policy in the developing world.
IR 245 - International Relations - A study of politics between states including sovereignty, balance of power, war, and economics.
IR 262 – Modern Germany - This course examines German history from 1871 to the present. Topics covered include European imperialism,
World War I, the Weimar Republic, Hitler and the rise of National Socialism, World War II, the Holocaust, post-World War II reconstruction, East and West Germany in the Cold War, West Germany's role in European integration, the student rebellion of 1968, the revolution of 1989, and the changes in unified Germany after the collapse of Communism. In line with recent trends in transnational and global history, we will also analyze
Germany's manifold connections with the rest of Europe and the world. We will engage with a variety of sources, including films, images, fiction, memoirs, diaries, party and state documents, and secondary accounts.
IR 271 – Modern Latin America - A survey of Latin American history since the 1820s that emphasizes the socioeconomic and political development of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Cuba, and Central America. Some of the themes emphasized will be Latin American economic underdevelopment, military rule, revolution, democratization, Liberation Theology, and the impact of these larger issues on the lives of ordinary people.
IR 293 – History of Modern China - This course surveys Chinese history from antiquity to mid-19th century. It traces the evolution of Chinese civilization, investigates major themes and aspects of this process, and examines traditional China in larger historical and cultural contexts to see how the Chinese experience, with its accomplishments and problems, relates to the modern age and outside world.

IR 345 – Ethics & International Relations The course's principal purposes are to explore the possibilities, limits, and obligations of ethical action in international relations. The course applies the insights of different theories of ethics to a number of issues, including various wars, terrorism, and humanitarian intervention.
IR 353 – 354 – United Nations III and IV - Examines the processes and policies of the United Nations through classroom lecture and experiential
(lab) activities. A strong focus will be placed on reinforcing professional skills such as research, negotiation, and public speaking. The required lab portion of this course will consist of student participation in all parts of local and/or national Model United Nations conferences, amounting to at least 12 hours of this lab/activity outside the classroom.
IR 360 – Crisis Management in Complex Emergencies - This course considers crisis management in theory and practice, drawing from the period since World War II. Theories of crisis prevention, escalation, management, de-escalation, termination, and post-crisis management will be covered. In addition, alternative decision-making theories, structures and processes, the nature of crisis bargaining and negotiation and the role of third parties will be addressed. Special attention will be paid to the role of military force to post-Cold War crisis scenarios. The course will include case studies and a simulation designed to provide context to the study of crisis management.
IR 378 – Modern Africa - The history of independent Africa is a turbulent one, filled with wars, political upheavals, social disasters and unrest, economic calamities and a smattering of great successes. This course covers a variety of topics in the history of Africa from the independence movements of the post Second World War era to the present. Topics include, but are not limited to the following: the gaining of African independence, Africa during the Cold War, various military, political and social conflicts that plague modern Africa, the role of the United Nations and the African Union in creating political and economic stability in present-day Africa, the successes of various African nations at creating stable and economically viable states, and finally what the future holds for Africa. These topics will be examined through a variety of perspectives such as ethnicity, political, religious, economic and social factors.
IR 394 – Historical Geography - A survey of the physical world which is the basis for a human civilization, past, present, and future. What are the possibilities and limitations of different places for human development? How successful or unsuccessful were human settlements? Emphasis also on geography as an intellectual discipline and cultural phenomenon.
IR 406 – Homeland Security - Efforts to harden nations' civilian and population centers, as well as other key resources and infrastructure, have been paramount in the aftermath of 9/11. At the same time such national defenses have raised serious questions of human and civil rights abuses, huge costs and ineffective bureaucracy. This course aims to research domestic national security through this prism.
IR 408 – Democracy, Conflict & World Politics - Examines power, conflict, and democratization primarily in countries outside the US.
IR 409W – Ethnic Conflict: Politics & Policy Investigates ethnic identity, ethnic political movements and parties, ethnic conflict and genocide, and conflict reduction policies. Focuses primarily on countries other than the United States. University Core Writing Intensive
IR 428W – British Empire - This course will examine some of the major political, social, economic and cultural aspects of the history of the British
Empire since 1783. These include the abolition of slavery, the impact of industrialization on the empire, imperial wars, the expansion of empire into Africa, the world wars in an imperial context, and decolonization. Different historiographic themes will be analyzed in different semesters.
University Core Writing Intensive
IR 429 - International Conflict: Mediation & Negotiation - Examines how negotiation and mediation, or "assisted negotiation," can help to end international disputes peacefully. In-class simulation exercises, along with readings and films, provide theoretical and practical understandings of

the mediation and negotiation processes and how they fit into the broader context of international conflict resolution. Particular topics include the strength and limitations of different types of mediators, obstacles to mediation success as well as circumstances that contribute to successful interventions, and ethical and justice related issues in peacemaking.
IR 488W – China & the West - This course explores China's encounters with the West from early times through the modern age, with an emphasis on cultural exchanges. It opens with a survey of Chinese history and Sino-Western interactions over time and then focuses on topics such as the Silk Road, the Chinese Empire and the Philosophies, Christianity in China, American influence and Chinese liberalism, Marxism and
Chinese communist revolution, Chinese culture in the West and Western presence in China today. University Core Writing Intensive
IR 499 - Advanced International Relations Theory - The central substantive aim of the course is to develop a deep and nuanced understanding of how different theories explain international politics and which ones are most persuasive under what conditions. Theories are important because they affect both how we interpret our environment and how we respond to it. Theories, in short, drive action. Theories representing all of the major approaches to the study of world politics (material, institutional, and ideational) and levels of analysis (international, domestic, and individual) will be examined. A central objective of the class is for students to develop their critical reading abilities, i.e., what are the authors read in the class arguing? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each piece? What are the authors' (often hidden) assumptions? Correctly answering these questions is important not only in the context of this class, but in terms of how you - current citizens and future leaders - see the world.
IR 491 – Internship Permission of IR directors required.
IR 496 – Special Topics: IR in the early 20 th
century Permission of IR directors required.
IR 901 - Villa Nazareth – ITALY – Permission of IR directors required
University Core Writing Intensive: “Writing-intensive” courses are an important University graduation requirement. The intention of this requirement is for students to build on the college writing skills developed in the University Core English composition courses (UCOR 101 and
102 or IHP 104), and learn about writing in their major discipline. In order to graduate, a student must have completed a minimum of four
“writing-intensive” courses. At least two of the courses must be taken in the student’s major field during undergraduate course work. The remaining two courses may be either major or elective courses. This requirement applies to all undergraduates who matriculated in Fall
Semester 1993 or thereafter. “Writing-intensive” courses are identified on Banner by a “W” following the course identification code.