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Religion (Undergraduate Courses) |
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RELG-245 Stories of South Asia FA3 (3)
This course examines mythmaking in South Asia, from epic poems to allegorical fables to parodic chronicles. The course situates the place of myths within sociohistorical contexts and discusses how their religious and secular ideologies continue to affect contemporary and political discussions in the region.
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RELG-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RELG-330 Approaches to Studying Religion (3)
This course covers classical and contemporary approaches to the study of religion that are grounded in the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, sociology, history, and literary criticism. Usually Offered: fall.
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RELG-390 Independent Reading Course in Religion (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair. Note: Generally open only to seniors.
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RELG-391 Internship in Religious Studies (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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RELG-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RELG-398 Honors Project in Religion (3-6)
Permission: department and University Honors director.
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RELG-470 Islam (3)
Hundreds of millions of people adhere to Islam, sometimes described as the world’s fastest growing religion. Students examine historical origins, Prophet Muhammad, Qur’an, and other formative elements underlying the modern Muslim situation. Crosslist: RELG-670 . Usually Offered: fall.
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RELG-471 Topics in Jewish Religion (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics on the chief religious themes of Judaism, major Jewish religious thinkers of the past such as Rashi or other rabbinical scholars; or issues such as the role of mysticism in Judaism. Crosslist: RELG-671 . Usually Offered: spring. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RELG-472 Religion in America (3)
A survey of America’s religions beginning with Christianity and Judaism and continuing through contemporary developments of Islam and Buddhism. The course also examines Native American religions, Puritanism, Mormonism, Catholicism, AME, Seventh Day Adventism, and Freemasonry. Field trips to sites in Washington, D.C. Crosslist: RELG-672 . Usually Offered: fall.
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RELG-473 Hinduism (3)
This course focuses on four phases in the development of Hinduism. Central to the study of each phase are close readings of selections from its main mythological and philosophical texts, which are considered in light of lived religious practices. Crosslist: RELG-673 . Usually Offered: alternate springs (even years).
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RELG-475 Religion and Violence (3)
This course explores the religious dimensions, both ideological and cultural, of political and military conflict. Themes include sacred geography and literature as grounds for bloodshed; the sanctity of race; martyrdom/terrorism; and pacifism. Empirical data is drawn from Germany, Lithuania, the Middle East, and the Balkans. Crosslist: RELG-675 . Usually Offered: spring.
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RELG-486 Topics in Religious Discussion (3)
Topics vary by section. Examination of important problems, thinkers, and issues in classical and contemporary religious thought. Topics include liberation theology, religion in the African Diaspora, Hispanic spiritual traditions, and spirit possession and trance. Crosslist: RELG-686 . Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RELG-490 Independent Study Project in Religion (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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RELG-494 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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RELG-496 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Religion (Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Courses) |
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RELG-590 Independent Reading Course in Religion (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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RELG-596 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Religion (Graduate Courses) |
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RELG-670 Islam (3)
Hundreds of millions of people adhere to Islam, sometimes described as the world’s fastest growing religion. Students examine historical origins, Prophet Muhammad, Qur’an, and other formative elements underlying the modern Muslim situation. Crosslist: RELG-470 . Usually Offered: fall.
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RELG-671 Topics in Jewish Religion (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics on the chief religious themes of Judaism, major Jewish religious thinkers of the past such as Rashi or other rabbinical scholars; or issues such as the role of mysticism in Judaism. Crosslist: RELG-471 . Usually Offered: spring. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RELG-672 Religion in America (3)
A survey of America’s religions beginning with Christianity and Judaism and continuing through contemporary developments of Islam and Buddhism. The course also examines Native American religions, Puritanism, Mormonism, Catholicism, AME, Seventh Day Adventism, and Freemasonry. Field trips to sites in Washington, D.C. Crosslist: RELG-472 . Usually Offered: fall.
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RELG-673 Hinduism (3)
This course focuses on four phases in the development of Hinduism. Central to the study of each phase are close readings of selections from its main mythological and philosophical texts, which are considered in light of lived religious practices. Crosslist: RELG-473 . Usually Offered: alternate springs (even years).
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RELG-675 Religion and Violence (3)
This course explores the religious dimensions, both ideological and cultural, of political and military conflict. Themes include sacred geography and literature as grounds for bloodshed; the sanctity of race; martyrdom/terrorism; and pacifism. Empirical data is drawn from Germany, Lithuania, the Middle East, and the Balkans. Crosslist: RELG-475 . Usually Offered: spring.
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RELG-686 Topics in Religious Discussion (3)
Topics vary by section. Examination of important problems, thinkers, and issues in classical and contemporary religious thought. Topics have included liberation theology, religion in the African Diaspora, Hispanic spiritual traditions, and spirit possession and trance. Crosslist: RELG-486 . Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RELG-690 Independent Study Project in Religion (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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RELG-696 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RELG-796 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Study Abroad (Undergraduate Courses) |
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SABD-015 Summer Study Abroad (0)
Through American University’s AU Abroad program students have summer internship and other study abroad program opportunities. Grading: Pass/Fail only.
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SABD-016 Summer Language Immersion (0)
Through American University’s AU Abroad program students have the opportunity to enroll in summer language immersion courses at selected foreign universities. Grading: Pass/Fail only.
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SABD-102 French Grammar and Phonetics (9)
Beginning French grammar and phonetics course offered through the AU Abroad program in Paris. For students with no prior study of French, this course covers elementary grammar and composition.
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SABD-103 Paris Semester (French) (1-9)
A variety of courses taught in French offered through the AU Abroad program in Paris.
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SABD-202 French Grammar and Phonetics (9)
Elementary-level French grammar and phonetics course offered through the AU Abroad program in Paris. This course gives students strong foundation in French language speaking, writing, and grammar.
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SABD-224 Belgium Semester (1-9)
Students in American University’s AU Abroad program in Brussels may enroll in selected courses.
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SABD-225 Kenya Semester (1-17)
Students in American University’s AU Abroad program may enroll in selected courses offered by the US International University (USIU) in Nairobi, Kenya.
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SABD-302 French Grammar and Phonetics (9)
Intermediate-level French grammar and phonetics course offered through the AU Abroad program in Paris. This course increases students’ knowledge of complex grammatical structures, helps students to write in French in order to comment on current issues or relate personal experiences, and improves overall comprehension and speaking.
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SABD-303 Paris Semester (French) (1-9)
A variety of courses taught in French offered through the AU Abroad program in Paris.
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SABD-304 Paris Semester (English) (1-9)
A variety of courses taught in English offered through the AU Abroad program in Paris.
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SABD-325 Kenya Semester (1-17)
Students in American University’s AU Abroad program may enroll in selected courses offered by the US International University (USIU) in Nairobi, Kenya.
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SABD-390 Study Abroad: Independent Reading (1-6)
Permission: instructor and director.
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SABD-391 Study Abroad: Internship (1-6)
Permission: instructor and director.
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SABD-402 French Grammar and Phonetics (9)
Advanced-level French grammar and phonetics course offered through the AU Abroad program in Paris. In this course students’ grasp of French grammar is reinforced and enriched with exercises designed to challenge their knowledge. Emphasis is on oral comprehension, both through speaking and understanding.
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SABD-404 Paris Semester (English) (1-9)
A variety of courses taught in English offered through the AU Abroad program in Paris.
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SABD-415 Summer Study Abroad (1-12)
Through American University’s AU Abroad program students have summer internship and other study abroad program opportunities. Repeatable for credit.
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SABD-416 Summer Language Immersion (1-9)
Through American University’s AU Abroad program students have the opportunity to enroll in summer language immersion courses at selected foreign universities. Repeatable for credit.
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SABD-490 Study Abroad: Independent Study (1-6)
Permission: instructor and director.
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SABD-495 Beijing Semester (1-17)
Students have the opportunity to take courses at the University of China in intensive Chinese language (Mandarin), Chinese economy, history, culture, and society.
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Sports Analytics and Management (Graduate Courses) |
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SAM-600 Strategic Management of Sports Organizations (3)
This course covers the principles of managing a sports organization and provides a broad overview of the sports business marketplace, including the financial and accounting acumen necessary for success. Students are introduced to various types of sports organizations (municipal recreation, athletic governance, amateur sport, college athletics, international sports, and professional sports) and topics such as fiscal and budgetary control, ownership, and day-to-day operations. Students explore significant issues facing the sports industry and learn the techniques, tools, theories, and attributes required in sports leadership and management. Grading: A-F only.
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SAM-610 Sports Analytics and Social Engagement (3)
This course addresses sports analytics, messaging, and social engagement across all levels of sports (amateur, collegiate, professional) and the role of sports in American society. It also explores issues of social responsibility and globalization in modern sports. Through reading, discussion, experiential learning, theoretical examination, policy analysis and development, and role-play, students examine the stereotypes, misconceptions, and social elements of a changing sports landscape. Grading: A-F only.
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SAM-620 Digital Enterprise in Sports (3)
The convergence of platforms has transformed the economics of digital content, making a commanding impact on the sports community. This course introduces students to new media enterprises and their use by sports organizations to create and provide content to consumers and economically influence the business of sports. It explores a variety of integrated and converging platforms and focuses on current digital technologies and channels of distribution. Students gain hands-on experience with a wide range of tools and a framework to critically engage with various technological and cultural products. Grading: A-F only.
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SAM-630 Sports Technology and Innovation (3)
This course explores career pathways in the sports industry for entrepreneurs, investors, and employees. It provides a conceptual, strategic, and technical understanding of how to think and act entrepreneurially in the global sports industry, emphasizing four key pillars: technology development, global sustainability and social impact, promotional strategies, and risk and product innovation. Essential skills addressed include business planning, developing goals, stakeholder engagement, calculating return on investment, and applying entrepreneurial methodologies and strategies. Grading: A-F only.
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SAM-700 Sports Analytics and Management Capstone (3)
The final capstone is a cumulative and comprehensive project that utilizes a set of skills that demonstrate maturity and professionalism in strategic thinking in sports management. Informed by an understanding of data, technology, and emerging trends in sports, the course focuses on high-level independent writing, applied research and analysis. This process provides an opportunity for students to apply what they have learned to the creation of a polished, professionally produced deliverable. Restriction: Sports Analytics and Management (MS) .
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International Service Undergraduate (Undergraduate Courses) |
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SISU-050 SIS Mentorship Program (0)
This course introduces first-year SIS students to the school, to Washington, DC, and to career opportunities. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Restriction: SIS students.
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SISU-102 National Student Leadership Conference Topics (1)
Topics vary by section. Analyses of topics from a global perspective including international diplomacy, national security, global commerce, public health, leadership, and sustainable development. Usually Offered: summer. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Restriction: National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC).
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SISU-103 Community of Scholars Topics (3)
Topics vary by section. Topics include U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy and global, culture, and cooperation. Usually Offered: summer. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Permission: department.
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SISU-105 World Politics FA3 (3)
Patterns of conflict and cooperation in a rapidly-changing world. The primary focus is on concepts and theories which provide a framework for analyzing and understanding contemporary issues. The course examines the behavior of states and other international actors, seeks to explain foreign policies, and identifies the main characteristics of interaction among states. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer. Grading: A-F only.
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SISU-106 First Year Seminar (3)
Topics vary by section. This seminar course introduces first year SIS students to critical issues in world affairs. Not repeatable for credit. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: first-year SIS students.
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SISU-130 Intercultural Understanding FA3 (3)
Introduces students to the field of intercultural communication, offering a balanced mix of competency development and academic understanding of the subject area. Usually Offered: fall. Grading: A-F only.
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SISU-140 Cross-Cultural Communication FA3 (3)
Examines the impact of culture on communication, perception, thought patterns, values, and beliefs in order to better understand the behavior of individuals within different societies. Specific concerns include the dynamics of verbal and nonverbal communication; the relationship between dominant cultures and subcultures; ethnic, racial, class and other forms of diversity within countries and organizations; third-culture and multicultural persons; and the dynamics of cross-cultural adjustment. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer. Grading: A-F only.
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SISU-194 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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SISU-206 Introduction to International Relations Research (3)
Introduction to scientific method, data gathering, research design, statistical analysis, and computer applications for international relations and comparative studies research. The course is designed for the beginning student and employs a hands-on approach. The course also develops the analytical skills students need as active consumers of research findings. Applications are geared to research projects to be encountered in subsequent SIS courses. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: . Restriction: International Studies (BA) .
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SISU-210 Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution (3)
This course explores the central concepts of peace and conflict resolution, important theories of causes of conflict and applications of conflict resolution in difficult global contexts. It compares definitions of peace, explores types of conflict, and analyzes conflict from multiple perspectives, which range from individual-level theories of aggression and human nature to inter-group theories of identity and mobilization. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-105 .
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SISU-211 Civilizations of Africa FA3 (3)
By concentrating on African societies and states, ancient and modern, the course aims to create a greater understanding of, and empathy with, the Africans: the diversity, history, culture, accomplishments, and problems of the people and their continent; and the interaction of their culture with Islam and the West. AU Core Habits of Mind: Socio-Historical Inquiry. Grading: A-F only.
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SISU-212 China, Japan and the United States FA3 (3)
A multidisciplinary introduction to China and Japan that explores the history, culture, social structure, literature, art, politics, economics, and foreign relations of these important countries. Particular attention is paid to the context of East Asian international relations. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: A-F only.
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SISU-213 Contemporary Europe (3)
This course examines the major political, economic, and social issues shaping contemporary Europe. The first portion of the course covers the concepts and theoretical approaches that make up the analytical toolkit for understanding and analyzing European politics. The second part covers the overarching themes of European politics, including state formation, governments and institutions, political parties and elections, welfare state development and reform, and European integration. The final segment consists of country and issue case studies as opportunities to apply the theoretical, methodological, and analytical tools, and looks at lessons that can be learned from the diverse ways European societies have answered the basic questions of economic, social, and political organization confronting all societies. Grading: A-F only.
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SISU-214 Contemporary Latin America (3)
Major political, social, and economic change in Latin America, its foundations, factors accelerating and impeding it, and prospects and trends. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: A-F only.
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SISU-215 Contemporary Middle East (3)
The Middle East’s contemporary political culture and its historical, economic, geographic, and social roots, with special attention to the Arab world. AU Core Habits of Mind: Socio-Historical Inquiry. Grading: A-F only.
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SISU-216 Contemporary Russia (3)
Russia’s contemporary political culture and its historical, economic, geographic, and social roots. Usually Offered: fall. Grading: A-F only.
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SISU-218 The World of Islam (3)
The inner dynamic of the Islamic culture and an inside look at the workings of Islamic society, a society seen as a whole with its own characteristic inner force and propellant. Original readings illustrating the Islamic paradigm and discussion of the complex relationship among reform, renewal, and fundamentalism stemming from this paradigm. Usually Offered: fall.
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SISU-219 Topics in International Studies (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on international studies. Taught within the United States. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only.
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SISU-220 International Political Economy (3)
Economic competitiveness is a major contemporary issue, not only for the major powers, but also for newly industrializing countries and for developing nations. The forces affecting international competition and competitiveness are discussed through an examination of both domestic issues (debt, deficit, innovation, trade, education) and international issues, both political and economic. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-105 .
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SISU-230 Analysis of United States Foreign Policy (3)
This course examines the history of U.S. foreign relations, the institutions and politics involved in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy (e.g., the role of the president, the national security bureaucracy, the Congress, and public opinion), U.S. relations with select countries and regions, and selected contemporary policy issues. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-105 .
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SISU-240 International Development (3)
This survey course covers the history of the field of international development from colonialism to current issues. It addresses major theories of development; changing approaches to foreign aid; measures of development; reasons for poverty; structural adjustment and debt; the rise of East Asia; and a variety of current issues in international development. The focus is on understanding and analyzing contending viewpoints. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-105 .
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SISU-250 Environmental Sustainability and Global Health (3)
This gateway course exposes students to a range of perspectives and tools in the study of the global environment and global health, including market-based approaches, environmental justice, political economy, and sustainability assessment tools, and how to apply these to specific areas of concern. Students not only gain a firm theoretical grounding in environment, health, and the linkages between the two, but also familiarize themselves with practitioner approaches addressing sustainability and health. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-105 .
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SISU-260 Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture (3)
Explores the complex and dynamic configuration of identity based on race, ethnicity, gender, nationalism, and religion as they relate to specific cultures, globalization, and social discourse. Usually Offered: spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-105 .
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SISU-270 Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights in International Affairs (3)
This course introduces students to questions surrounding the role of justice, ethics, and human rights in international affairs. The course first presents key theoretical controversies involved in efforts to incorporate morality into international and domestic politics and explores alternative philosophical foundations to such efforts. Students then learn about existing international legal and human rights regimes espousing such moral commitments, as well as strategies used by non-governmental organizations and social movements to increase the presence of justice, ethics, rights, and emancipation in international affairs. Throughout the course, students are exposed to some of the field’s most critical debates, and to a variety of Western and non-Western perspectives on the meaning and practice of ethics. The course challenges students to think critically and question their assumptions; it also asks them to grapple with the numerous challenges associated with the task of strengthening morally-informed policies and practices internationally. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-105 .
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SISU-280 Ruling the World: Comparative and Global Governance (3)
This course examines explanations for the major changes in political order and governance over time and across the globe. Topics include the rise and decline of empires and caliphates, the rise of and challenges to the nation-state and the state system, and the emergence of regional and global international organizations and institutions Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-105 .
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SISU-294 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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SISU-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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SISU-300 Introduction to International Economics (3)
Introduction to international trade and finance and open economy macroeconomics. Includes why countries trade, trade policies and their effects, the balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, and fixed and flexible exchange rates. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: ECON-100 and ECON-200 .
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SISU-306 Advanced International Studies Research (3)
Topics vary by section. Application of research methods in international studies to an original research project. Rotating topics focus on a specific research methodology or a specific subject area. Methodologies covered include survey research methods, comparative case study analysis, game theory, discourse analysis, and ethnographic research methods. Areas include foreign policy, civil war and intervention, and nationalism. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 .
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SISU-310 Topics in Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including peace and social justice, international security, causes of war, and human and global security. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISU-312 Governance, Development, and Security in Asia (3)
This course compares economic development strategies of the East Asian developmental states (Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore) and the more recent export-led growth models of Malaysia, China, and Vietnam. All cases have in common strong government intervention in their economies and strong export promotion policies. The differences in global economic conditions have led scholars to assert that the developmental state model is no longer viable. This course investigates what created the economic miracles of China and Vietnam, and earlier Malaysia, and whether the basic principles of the developmental state model still apply; is state intervention obsolete, possible, or necessary in the twenty-first century global economy. The class then contrasts the East and Southeast Asian models with India, an emerging economy and one that in the past was seen as a failed developmental state, and concludes by trying to find lessons with wider applicability for developing countries. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISU-313 Transatlantic Security (3)
This course examines the evolution of trans-Atlantic security policy and defense planning. It begins with a review of the formation of NATO and of trans-Atlantic defense policy and military force planning through the Cold War to the breakup of the Soviet Union. The course then focuses in some detail on the transformation that trans-Atlantic security relations have undergone, in particular the shift of NATO’s focus from defense of European territory to expeditionary operations outside its boundaries and the European Union’s assuming a strong role in defense planning. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISU-316 United States-Russian/Eurasian Security Relations (3)
Addresses the relations between the United States and Russia, the Soviet Union and its successor states, focusing on the security aspects of those relations. The course primarily covers the evolution of security relations from the Bolshevik Revolution to the present. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISU-318 Topics in Global Security and Foreign Policy (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on global security and foreign policy. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 or SISU-230 .
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SISU-319 Arab-Israeli Relations (3)
A survey of Arab-Israeli relations from their origins to the present. Includes an account of Zionism and Palestinian nationalism, the history of the British mandate, the Arab-Israeli wars, the involvement of external powers, and the quest for peace. The emphasis is on conflict resolution. Usually Offered: spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISU-320 Topics in Global Economy (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including global political economy, international monetary and financial relations, and international trade and investment relations. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISU-321 Political Economy of Africa (3)
This course provides an in-depth overview and analysis of both the economic and political factors which have helped to condition Africa’s position within the global economic system. Political independence by the various African states launched into the global economic system a group of the world’s poorest, weakest, and most artificial states. How have such states managed to survive politically and to shape their economies and to what extent is their survival now threatened by the global economic meltdown? Are the African countries competing successfully within the world’s economic system? The course comprehensively treats the interplay between politics and economics as African states attempt to effectively manage their affairs within an era of globalization and also identifies patterns of change, examines constraints, and give careful attention to some of the processes that influence economic policy outcomes. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISU-324 Topics in Political Economy of Latin America (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on political economy of Latin America. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISU-328 Global Economy and Sustainable Development (3)
An analysis of the relationship between economic activity and the natural environment from both mainstream and ecological perspectives. Policy measures for regulating pollution and managing common property resources are explored, including emission taxes, tradable pollution permits, and property rights solutions. Applications to global environmental issues such as climate change and local environmental problems are emphasized. Students gain an understanding of the meaning of sustainable development and the types of policies required to achieve it. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 or SISU-240 .
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SISU-329 Global Economic Governance (3)
A study of the entrepreneurial, corporate, and governmental forces and organizations that have shaped international commerce and cross-border finance. The course examines how private-sector and official institutions in particular have become more or less relevant in light of fast-paced globalization since the 1960s, the challenges these institutions currently face, and how these institutions interact with and react to developments in commodity and financial markets. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 or SISU-280 .
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SISU-330 Topics in National Security and Foreign Policy (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including U.S. defense politics, transnational security challenges, national security and proliferation, and critical global challenges. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISU-332 Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy (3)
In September 2009, a change in government took place as a result of the opposition party winning a majority of seats for the first time in the postwar era in Japan. This course analyzes the implications of this transformative change in government through an analysis of Japanese political culture, political institutions, and political actors. The course provides a contemporary understanding of Japanese domestic politics. Through empirical case studies, students get a better grasp of the actual decision making process in Japan. Then, by examining what has/has not changed since 2009, students consider the impact of the change in government on the Japanese political process. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISU-333 European Foreign and Security Policy (3)
This course provides a survey of European foreign policy since World War II, including the origins, evolution, and end of the Cold War; analysis of national foreign policies; U.S. bilateral relations with the major European powers, relationships with the European Union and NATO, economic issues, disputes about “global governance,” cultural issues, anti-Americanism, and the future of the trans-Atlantic relationship; and the post-Sept. 11 security environment. Usually Offered: fall. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISU-334 U.S. Foreign Policy toward Latin America (3)
This course examines U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America by focusing on the factors that shape U.S. foreign policy. The course considers the extent to which U.S. policy is shaped by the nature of the U.S. impact on Latin America. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISU-335 U.S. Foreign Policy toward the Middle East (3)
The course provides students with a detailed understanding of the history of America’s relations with the countries of the greater Middle East as well as of current issues in United States policy towards the region. The course not only analyses the Arab-Israeli issue in depth but also explores the domestic and international constraints which affect overall U.S. policy toward the Middle East. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISU-340 Topics in Global Inequality and Development (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including comparative development strategies, community development, and youth and development. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 .
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SISU-343 Third World Cities (3)
This course sets out to understand and analyze the dimensions and challenges of the rapidly growing cities and mega-cities of the Third World. It gives attention to topics such as poverty, unemployment, housing, water, infrastructure, revenue, health, etc. and attempts to learn lessons from a variety of approaches to urban planning, development, and finance. Attention is also paid to urban challenges in the United States. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 .
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SISU-348 Gender and Development (3)
This course examines from an interdisciplinary and international perspective how development is gendered and creates different meanings, impacts, and processes for women around the world. Students explore the different theoretical approaches used in understanding women’s situations in developing societies and examine the impact of production and reproduction, politics, globalization, environment, and migration on women in different parts of the developing world. Students probe the success and failure of development strategies in incorporating women into the development process and explore new approaches to ensure women’s empowerment and their agency to fully participate in development processes. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 or SISU-260 .
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SISU-349 Topics in Global Inequality, Development, Environmental Sustainability, and Global Health (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on the intersection of global inequality, development, environmental sustainability, and global health. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 or SISU-250 .
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