RELS1003WORLD RELIGIONS (SLRS)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course examines the historical development together with the religious beliefs and practices of the major religions of the world including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Zoroastrianism. The teachings of each religion regarding the Absolute, the world, the nature of humans, the problem facing humans, the solution of the problem for humans, Community and Ethics, Rituals and Symbols, and what happens after death will be studied. The course also includes an examination of the beginnings of religion in human history as well as the characteristics of tribal and national religions. (SLRS)
International Affairs Major Requirements: 36 credits (select INST2011 or INST3010)
ADMG1005MACROECONOMICS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
An introductory economics course focusing on the field of macroeconomics, including government spending, money, inflation, unemployment and taxes. Also included are brief sections on microeconomic and economic systems.
INST2001GLOBAL POLITICS (POLI2001)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This is an introductory course in the field of international relations, providing an overview of major theories and concepts of international relations and an historical background for contemporary world politics. Major topics include the contemporary international system, economic development, foreign policy behavior, international conflicts and international institutions. Cross-listed with POLI2001
INST2011WORLD GEOGRAPHY (GEOG2011)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A study of the interactions between human beings and the land, and the influence of geography in shaping work and culture throughout the world. Cross-listed with GEOG2011
INST3003INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY (ADMG3003)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
An overview of major theories of international political economy including a more detailed understanding of the fast growing economic and institutional infrastructure of the international system. Topics include the development of intergovernmental and non-governmental international organizations (IGOs and NGOs), international treaties and laws governing trade and business practices, and mechanisms for the resolutions of international disputes. Cross-listed with ADMG3003
INST3010CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY AND THE HUMANMOSAIC(GEOG3010)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
The many ways in which humans have changed the face of the earth in response to culture is known as the human mosaic. This course applies the major themes of cultural geography to population, language, religion, agriculture and urbanism. A basic knowledge of world geography is assumed. Cross-listed with GEOG3010
INST3011RESEARCH METHODS (SOCL3011)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course introduces the student to the design of explanatory models in the field of international relations, methods for literature surveys and more commonly used quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques. Cross-listed with SOCL3011
INST3021COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT (POLI3021)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course focuses on the government, policies and politics of different nation-states around the world, and investigates the political science approaches to studying government and politics in different parts of the world. The focus in not only on forms of governments, but also the major political and social factors that affect political change in different world areas, the relationship between states and societies, and the comparative study of democratic and non-democratic nations. Cross-listed with POLI3021
INST3025DEVELOPMENT: POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES (POLI3025)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A study of the political, social, and economic realities of Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Emphasis is placed on ecological, racial, ethnic, and population problems, as well as on the legacy of colonialism, developmentalism, and dependency. Human rights and special problems of women will also be addressed. Cross-listed with POLI3025
INST4048INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ENVIRONMENT (INMT4048)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course introduces concepts of international laws of contracts, sales and negotiable instruments. It also provides an overview of problems related to dispute settlement in international business and governmental administrative conflicts that restrict commerce between residents of different nations. Cross-listed with INMT4048
PREREQUISITES:
ADMG2009 & JR/SR Status
INST4055SENIOR SEMINAR (SOCL4055)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This is the capstone course for all international studies students. It will be the vehicle for students to synthesize their knowledge of international relations through the development of individual research endeavors in a special topic relevant to their respective concentration areas. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and share their research with fellow students in a seminar format. Cross-listed with SOCL4055
PREREQUISITES:
Reserved for JR/SR Only
POLI1022AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course introduces students to the major American political institutions, the way in which the houses of Congress function, and the Presidency while also analyzing civil liberties, constitutional rights, policy-making, social policy issues, the role of political parties, the electoral process, the political role of the media, and foreign policy debates.