Rise & Fall of the Soviet Union

Dr. Tatyana Nestorova       yM W 10:55AM – 1:35PMRoom 140, Jennings HallCall #: 5884Credits : 3

This course will provide a generalsurvey of the former Soviet bloccountries with a special emphasis onthe diversity of the region. Studentswill explore the rise and fall of theCommunist regimes in Eastern EuropeCommunist regimes in Eastern Europeand will assess the nature of the post‐Communist changes in the area.Particular emphasis will be placed onthe disintegration of CommunistYugoslavia and the role played by theg p y yU.S. in this process. Students will beexpected to develop an understandingof the prospects and challenges facingEastern Europe today.

Prerequisites: None.  GEC‐R AND GE Social Science, and International Issues course.

22502250

Introduction to Peace Studies

Nina KollarsMW 1 50 PM 4 30PMMW 1:50 PM – 4:30PMRoom 040, Jennings HallClass #: 5882Credits: 3

This course provides a comprehensive overview of theThis course provides a comprehensive overview of thequest for peace. It traces major issues in the field ofpeace studies and it introduces a variety of strategies toachieve peace. Students are encouraged to explore thenumerous dimensions of violence and the prospects forpeace in our world today. It is hoped that by gaining adeeper understanding of the global dialogue on themeaning of peace, students will be able to participate increative thinking about how humankind might buildsocieties based on non‐violence, social, political, andeconomic well‐being, social justice, and ecologicalb lbalance.

Fulfills the GEC‐R AND GE Social Science & International Issues requirement. 

28002800

The Analysis & Display of DataEconomics & International Studies 3400

Dr. Omar KeshkMW 10:55AM – 1:35PMRoom 1009, Smith Lab E Cl # 6605

Economics & International Studies 3400

Econ Class #: 6605IS Class #: 6642Credits: 3

The ability to manipulate, analyze,and present data is an essentialand present data is an essentialcareer tool in the 21st century.Students in this class will be taughtthe basics of data presentation andanalysis, as well as, how to use themost common data analysis andypresentation software packagesavailable (EXCEL, SAS, SPSS, Stataand R). Upon completion of thecourse, students will be able toanalyze and present data using the

t ft k imost common software packages inthe private and public sectors as wellas academia.

Fulfills the GEC-r and GE DataAnalysis course This course isAnalysis course. This course iscross-listed with Economics 3400.

34003400

Introduction to IntelligenceProf. Matthew DonaldTR  6:00PM – 8:40PMRoom 040, Jennings HallClass #:  5883Credits:  3

Among the importantconsequences of the tragedies of9/11 have been a renewedemphasis upon the importance ofintelligence gathering and analysisfor the protection of modernsocieties and a critical concern forsocieties and a critical concern forthe problems and dangersinherent in such a complex anduncertain enterprise. This classwill provide the student with acomprehensive introduction tocomprehensive introduction tothe intelligence arts. After a briefhistorical introduction to the U.S.intelligence system, the “nuts andbolts” of intelligence collection,analysis, covert action andcounterintelligence will beexplored.

Prerequisites: None.

3700 3700 

Cooperation & Conflict in theldWorld Economy

Instructor: TBAMWF   2:15PM – 4:05PMRoom 383, Arps Hall Econ class #:    3752IS Class #: 6611Credits: 3

The purpose of this course is to acquaint studentswith the means of conceptualizing and assessingthe impact of the process known asGLOBALIZATION The contemporary phase ofGLOBALIZATION. The contemporary phase ofgrowing economic interdependence of nationaleconomies will be put in the historical context ofprevious periods so that students can evaluate theextent to which the contemporary globaleconomy is something qualitatively andeconomy is something qualitatively andquantitatively unique. Students will explore themajor issues and debates regarding free trade.

Prerequisites: Ag Econ 2001 or Econ 2001.01 or2001.02, and Econ 201. Cross‐listed with Econ4560.

45604560Economics & International Studies 

World Population, Food & EnvironmentKathleen FarrinMW 10:55AM – 1:35PMRoom 120, Baker Systems EngineeringAED ECON Class #: 7000INT STDS Class #: 7014Credits: 3Credits: 3

This course addresses population growth and thechallenges it poses – in particular, the challengeof providing everyone with an adequate dietwhile simultaneously conserving the naturaly gresources on which agriculture and othereconomic activities depend. Since humannumbers are increasing more rapidly in poorcountries than anywhere else, special attention ispaid to population growth and the prospects forenvironmentally sound agricultural developmentin Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The problemsarising as a transition is made from communismto a market economy are examined as well sinceagricultural development has lagged,environmental deterioration has beenenvironmental deterioration has beenpronounced, or both in many of the nationsexperiencing this transition.

This course fulfills the GEC‐R AND GE Contemporary world requirement. Cross‐listedContemporary world requirement.  Cross listed with Agricultural Economics.

4597.014597.01Agricultural Economics & International Studies

Terror & TerrorismDr. Jeffrey LewisTR 10:55AM – 1:35PMRoom  207, Pomerene HallClass #: 5887Credits: 3Credits: 3

Terror and terrorism have been prominent features ofWestern political culture since the French Revolution. Forthe most part, modern terrorism is of European origin,d th id l d th d f E t i tand the ideas, goals, and methods of European terrorists

have inspired terrorists in non‐Western nations. Thepurpose of this course is to familiarize students with theideology, motivation, and methods of numerous terroristgroups of the last two centuries in order to provide a basisfor an understanding of contemporary terroristfor an understanding of contemporary terroristorganizations.

Specifically, we will address the terror of the FrenchRevolution, anarchism and revolutionary terrorism in 19thcentury Europe, terrorism in Latin America, Europeandomestic terrorism in the 1960s and 1970s, nationalliberation and separatist movements, Middle Easternterrorism, and the impact of the September 11, 2001terrorist attacks against the United States.

Prerequisites: None.

47004700

Cultural DiplomacyDr. Donald HempsonTR 1:50PM – 4:30PMRoom 140, Jennings HallClass #: 5885Credits: 3Credits: 3

The terms cultural diplomacy and soft power are used todescribe the exchange of information, ideas, art, values andbeliefs among nations and their peoples. While hard powerfocuses on political diplomacy, foreign trade, military mightp p y, g , y gand propaganda, cultural diplomacy deals primarily with non‐government organizations and individuals. Cultural diplomacypromotes the appreciation of different national and regionalcultural traditions, reduces the tensions of culturalfragmentation and globalization, safeguards peace, defendshuman rights, balances economic interests and protectssustainable resources.

This course starts by examining different definitions ofcultural and public diplomacy employed by U.S. agencies andinternational organizations like the Department of State theinternational organizations like the Department of State, theEuropean Union, the British Council, and the GoetheInstitute. Students will then study several scholarlypublications dealing with the historical development ofcultural diplomacy, with the current debates about softpower, and with issues of cultural internationalisms. Severalpower, and with issues of cultural internationalisms. Severalunits will be devoted to specific case studies, includinginitiatives like Business for Diplomatic Action, the EU asmodel for a new cultural diplomacy, the recent rise of anti‐Americanism, the image of the U.S. in contested regions ofthe world like the Middle East, and current activities of theOffice of the Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacyand Public Affairs.

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher. 4800