International Affairs
IAFS 1000-4. Global Issues and International Affairs. Introduces the student to the international affairs program. The course examines political and economic development in several countries in many different world regions. Examines historical trends and development as well as current political and economic issues. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.
IAFS 3000-3. Special Topics in International Affairs. Junior or senior level umbrella seminar spanning a variety of topics relevant to the study of international affairs. Subjects addressed under this heading vary according to student interest and faculty availability. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Restricted to junior and senior IAFS and PSCI majors.
IAFS 3300-3. Economy, Politics and Society in the Middle East. Presents social, political, and economic aspects of the Middle East through a faculty-led study abroad in Kuwait, featuring interactions with officials, bankers, university faculty and local students. Offers a unique opportunity to discuss issues with Kuwaitis at Diwanyas, as well as to participate in seminars and workshops with local faculty and representatives of Kuwaiti businesses and government agencies. Prereq., ECON 1000 or 2020.
IAFS 4500-3. The Post-Cold War World. Capstone course for international affairs majors. Examines the ways in which the end of the Cold War, the collapse of failed states, and the rise of global terrorism changed the world. Studies how peoples, governments and nongovernmental organizations faced new social, political, economic and security challenges in an era of globalization. Includes discussion, oral reports, critical book reviews, and research papers. Restricted to junior/senior IAFS majors.
IAFS 4800-3. Honors Seminar in International Affairs. Directed research course tailored to the particular research interests of the students enrolled. Devoted to research methodology and the development of students’ research. Prereq., 3.30 GPA and 3.40 IAFS GPA.
IAFS 4810-3. Honors in International Affairs. Continuation of IAFS 4800. Students complete original research begun in the fall and write and defend their honors thesis. They meet regularly with the instructor. Prereq., IAFS 4800.
IAFS 4900 (1-6). Independent Study in International Affairs. Provides an opportunity to earn academic credit for learning outside the formal class structure. Students interested in doing in-depth research propose a research project to a faculty sponsor and then work closely with that person to produce a piece of original research. Prereq., upper-division standing, GPA of 3.00 or better, grade of C or better in all lower-division courses, and at least 6 upper-division courses.
IAFS 4930 (3-6). Internship in International Affairs. Working individually under the guidance of a public or private organization, students are assigned to projects selected for their academic suitability. Written assignments occur throughout the semester. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., departmental approval.
