printer friendly pageINTNLREL 141A: Camera as Witness: International Human Rights Documentaries
Rarely screened documentary films, focusing on global problems, human rights issues, and aesthetic challenges in making documentaries on international topics. Meetings with filmmakers.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Bojic, J. (PI)
INTNLREL 146A: Energy and Climate Cooperation in the Western Hemisphere (EARTHSYS 132, EARTHSYS 232, IPS 263)
Current political dynamics in major western hemisphere fossil fuel producers in N. America, the Andean region, the Southern Cone of S. America, and Trinidad and Tobago. The potential for developing sustainable alternative energy resources in the western hemisphere for export particularly biofuels, and its impact on agricultural policy, environmental protection, and food prices. The feasibility of creating regional energy security rings such as the proposed N. American Energy Security and Prosperity Partnership.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
Instructors:
O'Keefe, T. (PI)
INTNLREL 147: The Political Economy of the Southern Cone of South America
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Chile. Post-WW II political economy developments and political relations. Impacts of military rule from the 60s into the 80s. Regional and international political developments that led to MERCOSUR in 1991, and subsequent expansion.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
O'Keefe, T. (PI)
INTNLREL 148: Economic Integration of the Americas
Current attempts at economic integration throughout the Western Hemisphere, including the Andean Community, the Caribbean Common Market (CARICOM), the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), MERCOSUR, the North American Free Trade Area (NAFTA), and the Central American Integration System (SICA). Emphasis is on practical applications of integration efforts and nuts-and-bolts issues of how integration efforts function.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
Instructors:
O'Keefe, T. (PI)
INTNLREL 149: The Economics and Political Economy of the Multilateral Trade System
The historical development of the multilateral trade system, the current agenda of the World Trade Organization, and prospects for trade liberalization. Emphasis is on the economic rationale for multilateral trade rules, the political problems facing countries in supporting further liberalization, and the challenges to the legitimacy of WTO procedures and practices. Issues include the greater participation of developing countries, the impact of new members, and the relationship between the WTO and other multilateral bodies. Guest speakers; student research paper presentations.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Josling, T. (PI)
INTNLREL 165A: Globalization, governance and human rights
Globalization is associated with a downward spiral of human rights. Yet, paradoxically, more countries now subscribe to human rights treaties than ever before. The class discusses different aspects of globalization drawing on theoriesnnfrom sociology, political science, cultural anthropology and law. In nnexamining the economic, political and cultural aspects of globalization,nnthe class shows the tensions within globalization and their paradoxicalnneffects on human rights. The course outlines different global governance mechanism aimed at improving human rights. These include governmental treaties, international NGOs advocacy work and corporate Codes of Conduct and their effects on human rights. The effects of the United Nations International Labour Organization on labor related human rights, such as child labor and discrimination, serve as examples. Integrating social sciences theories with empirical research, this course provides an overview of the debates surrounding the causes and effects of globalization.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Abu Sharkh, M. (PI)
INTNLREL 170: ENERGY AND CLIMATE
The seminar provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the technology, economics, and international politics of energy and climate. We investigate specific energy technologies and discuss their impact on geopolitics, the environment and mitigating the effects of climate change.What is the role of energy in national security? What will climate change mean for our energy mix? How do developing countries view energy and climate change? What is the proper balance between regulation and free market operation in energy markets?
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Rosencranz, A. (PI)
INTNLREL 191: IR Journal
(Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Schultz, K. (PI)
INTNLREL 197: Directed Reading in International Relations
Open only to declared International Relations majors.nn (Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 3-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Abernethy, D. (PI)
;
Aturupane, C. (PI)
;
Bernstein, B. (PI)
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Instructors:
Abernethy, D. (PI)
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Aturupane, C. (PI)
;
Bernstein, B. (PI)
;
Crenshaw, M. (PI)
;
Fearon, J. (PI)
;
Frank, Z. (PI)
;
Hecker, S. (PI)
;
Lewis, M. (PI)
;
O'Keefe, T. (PI)
;
Romer, P. (PI)
INTNLREL 198: Senior Thesis
Open only to declared International Relations majors with approved senior thesis proposals.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 2-10
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Abernethy, D. (PI)
;
Cohen, J. (PI)
;
Diamond, L. (PI)
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Instructors:
Abernethy, D. (PI)
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Cohen, J. (PI)
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Diamond, L. (PI)
;
Fearon, J. (PI)
;
Frank, Z. (PI)
;
Hanretta, S. (PI)
;
Hecker, S. (PI)
;
Hess, L. (PI)
;
Holloway, D. (PI)
;
Jusko, K. (PI)
;
Karl, T. (PI)
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Krasner, S. (PI)
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Lewis, M. (PI)
;
Magaloni-Kerpel, B. (PI)
;
McDermott, M. (PI)
;
McFaul, M. (PI)
;
O'Keefe, T. (PI)
;
Oi, J. (PI)
;
Schultz, K. (PI)
;
Stacy, H. (PI)
;
Stedman, S. (PI)
;
Stoner, K. (PI)
;
Tomz, M. (PI)
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