Course Level: Undergraduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Diplomacy & Dictators: U.S.Foreign Policy in Uncertain World

How does the U.S. government confront dictators, maintain allies, and protect the nation from international threats to national security? This course introduces the major departments, agencies, and actors within the government involved in foreign policy and national security. Specifically, the course explores how these entities operate in the new strategic environment by considering major threats and issues facing the United States today, from terrorists to rogue states to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The course also addresses the conflicting goals, agendas, and trade-offs present in any foreign and national security policy. Debating the range of policy options, students explore how the U.S. might best act to enhance U.S. national security and international position. Meets with SIS-196 N03HB.

Course Level: Undergraduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Conflict, Culture, and Cooperation

Difference, particularly cultural difference, is the source of many conflicts in International Relations. This course explores conceptual components and theories of conflict, culture, and conflict resolution with a special focus on the role that culture plays in both starting as well as resolving conflicts. In-depth examinations of contemporary international conflicts are used as illustrative case studies. The course bridges the gap between interpersonal, group, and international conflicts by exploring strategies of conflict resolution and cross-cultural understanding. Meets with SIS-196 N04HB.

Course Level: Undergraduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Diplomacy & Dictators: U.S.Foreign Policy in Uncertain World

How does the U.S. government confront dictators, maintain allies, and protect the nation from international threats to national security? This course introduces the major departments, agencies, and actors within the government involved in foreign policy and national security. Specifically, the course explores how these entities operate in the new strategic environment by considering major threats and issues facing the United States today, from terrorists to rogue states to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The course also addresses the conflicting goals, agendas, and trade-offs present in any foreign and national security policy. Debating the range of policy options, students explore how the U.S. might best act to enhance U.S. national security and international position. Meets with SIS-196 N01HB.

Course Level: Undergraduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Conflict, Culture, and Cooperation

Difference, particularly cultural difference, is the source of many conflicts in International Relations. This course explores conceptual components and theories of conflict, culture, and conflict resolution with a special focus on the role that culture plays in both starting as well as resolving conflicts. In-depth examinations of contemporary international conflicts are used as illustrative case studies. The course bridges the gap between interpersonal, group, and international conflicts by exploring strategies of conflict resolution and cross-cultural understanding. Meets with SIS-196 N02HB.

Course Level: Undergraduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Conflict, Culture, and Cooperation

Difference, particularly cultural difference, is the source of many conflicts in International Relations. This course explores conceptual components and theories of conflict, culture, and conflict resolution with a special focus on the role that culture plays in both starting as well as resolving conflicts. In-depth examinations of contemporary international conflicts are used as illustrative case studies. The course bridges the gap between interpersonal, group, and international conflicts by exploring strategies of conflict resolution and cross-cultural understanding. Meets with SIS-196 N06HB.

Course Level: Undergraduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Conflict, Culture, and Cooperation

Difference, particularly cultural difference, is the source of many conflicts in International Relations. This course explores conceptual components and theories of conflict, culture, and conflict resolution with a special focus on the role that culture plays in both starting as well as resolving conflicts. In-depth examinations of contemporary international conflicts are used as illustrative case studies. The course bridges the gap between interpersonal, group, and international conflicts by exploring strategies of conflict resolution and cross-cultural understanding. Meets with SIS-196 N05HB.