Summer 2023 Course Spotlight
Register for your Summer 2023 classes starting in March!
IAFS 1000- Global Issues and International Affairs
IAFS 1000 is a great place to begin your International Affairs major or minor!
Offering a comprehensive dive into the world of political and economic development in many countries and regions around the world, you will begin gaining a deeper understanding of historical trends and development as well as current political and economic issues.
This will cover a lower division requirment for the major and minor.
A student's thoughts on Professor Snyder's class: "[Professor] Doug did a fantastic job with this class. Even though it was online I still engaged with the material and found the articles incredibly interesting."
IAFS 3010- Islam, Geopolitics and Society: Gender, Identity and Place
IAFS 3010 offers a look into Islam, geopolitics and society in various locations throughout the world. In this course you will examine countries such as Afghanistan, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Pakistan, Turkey, the US, and many others to gain a deeper understanding of issues of gender, identity and place and the complexity and diversity of social experiences within the milieu of Islam and geopolitics.
This course will cover Function Area III requirements and the Africa/Middle East Geographic Concentration requirements
A student's thoughts on Professor Fluri's class: "This class is full of unbaised and factual information that extended my understanding of Islam. I recommend this online class."
IAFS 3000-001: The Radical Right
IAFS 3000-001 shows how radical rightwing movements have transformed poltics and society throughout the world throughout the past decade. In this class you will learn analyze the radical right's various forms, focusing in particular on democratic authoritarian politics, terrorism, media, and culture.
This class will cover Functional Area IV requirements.
A quote from a student about Professor Teitelbaum: "[Dr. Teitelbaum] was one of my favorite professors I had this semester. He connected with students well and makes an effort to be relatable."
IAFS 3000-581- Vietnam/US, War and Society
IAFS 3000-581 places the Vietnam War in a comprehensive historical context, investigates its development, and dissects it topically. You will examine interdisciplinary scholarship, documents, literature, and film produced in both countries to understand the ways in which US foreign policy led to the most destructive war in the global history of decolonization. This course not only internationalizes the history of the Vietnam War in the Asian context and the context of the Cold War, but analyzes its lasting impact on US and Vietnamese society and culture, with which to this day both countries are still trying to come to terms.
This course will cover Functional Area III requirements and the Asia Geographic Concertation requirements.
This course is offered through Continuing Education.
