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SISG-773 Introduction to Economic Theory (3)
Overview of fundamental principles of modern economic theory. Incorporates foundational concepts of both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Concepts include efficiency, comparative advantage, market structure, market failures, unemployment, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, and balance of payments. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: International Relations (MA) .
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SISG-774 Understanding Global Economics and Markets (3)
This course provides an understanding of the main economic forces that have driven the globalization process. It covers the fundamental facts, main lessons of experience, and leading principles of micro- and macroeconomics and the financial markets without recourse to unnecessary jargon, mathematics, or statistics. Topics include the role of markets and prices; the economics of businesses; features of labor markets; elements of financial and nonfinancial investments’ essentials of money and banking; the economics of government finances; the foreign exchange, stock, bond, and other financial markets. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: A-F only.
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SISG-775 Executive Leadership (3)
In this interactive course, students discuss ethical leadership, decision making, strategic communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, change and crisis management, and leading multicultural workforces. Students have an opportunity to gain insight into their leadership strengths; challenges that may be impeding their professional effectiveness; and ways of creating leadership impact. Usually Offered: fall. Grading: A-F only.
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SISA-210 Global Scholars Gateway (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on international studies. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Open only to Global Scholars students. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only.
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SISA-211 Topics in Africa (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the study of Africa. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only.
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SISA-212 Topics in East Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the study of East Asia. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only.
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SISA-213 Topics in Europe (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the study of Europe. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only.
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SISA-214 Topics in Latin America (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the study of Latin America. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only.
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SISA-215 Topics in Middle East (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the study of the Middle East. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only.
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SISA-216 Topics in Russia/Eurasia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the study of Russia and/or Eurasia. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only.
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SISA-217 Topics in South Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the study of South Asia. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only.
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SISA-219 Topics in International Studies (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on international studies. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only.
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SISA-306 Topics in International Studies Research (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on international studies research. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 .
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SISA-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. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISA-311 Topics in Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution: Africa (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Africa and address issues of peace and social justice, international security, causes of war, and human and global security. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISA-312 Topics in Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution: East Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on East Asia and address issues of peace and social justice, international security, causes of war, and human and global security. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISA-313 Topics in Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution: Europe (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Europe and address issues of peace and social justice, international security, causes of war, and human and global security. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISA-314 Topics in Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution: Latin America (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Latin America and address issues peace and social justice, international security, causes of war, and human and global security. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISA-315 Topics in Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution: Middle East (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the Middle East and address issues peace and social justice, international security, causes of war, and human and global security. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISA-316 Topics in Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution: Russia/Eurasia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Russia and/or Eurasia and address issues of peace and social justice, international security, causes of war, and human and global security. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISA-317 Topics in Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution: South Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on South Asia and address issues of peace and social justice, international security, causes of war, and human and global security. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-210 .
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SISA-319 Topics in International Studies (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on international studies. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 .
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SISA-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. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISA-321 Topics in Global Economy: Africa (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Africa and address issues of global political economy, international monetary and financial relations, and international trade and investment relations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISA-322 Topics in Global Economy: East Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on East Asia and address issues of global political economy, international monetary and financial relations, and international trade and investment relations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISA-323 Topics in Global Economy: Europe (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Europe and address issues of global political economy, international monetary and financial relations, and international trade and investment relations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISA-324 Topics in Global Economy: Latin America (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Latin America and address issues of global political economy, international monetary and financial relations, and international trade and investment relations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISA-325 Topics in Global Economy: Middle East (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the Middle East and address issues of global political economy, international monetary and financial relations, and international trade and investment relations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISA-326 Topics in Global Economy: Russia/Eurasia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Russia and/or Eurasia and address issues of global political economy, international monetary and financial relations, and international trade and investment relations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISA-327 Topics in Global Economy: South Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on South Asia and address issues of global political economy, international monetary and financial relations, and international trade and investment relations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-220 .
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SISA-330 Topics in Foreign Policy and National Security (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including U.S. defense politics, transnational security challenges, national security and proliferation, and critical global challenges. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISA-331 Topics in Foreign Policy and National Security: Africa (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on Africa and addressing issues of transnational security challenges, national security and proliferation, and critical global challenges. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISA-332 Topics in Foreign Policy and National Security: East Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on East Asia and addressing issues of transnational security challenges, national security and proliferation, and critical global challenges. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISA-333 Topics in Foreign Policy and National Security: Europe (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on Europe and addressing issues of transnational security challenges, national security and proliferation, and critical global challenges. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISA-334 Topics in Foreign Policy and National Security: Latin America (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on Latin America and addressing issues of transnational security challenges, national security and proliferation, and critical global challenges. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISA-335 Topics in Foreign Policy and National Security: Middle East (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on the Middle East and addressing issues of transnational security challenges, national security and proliferation, and critical global challenges. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISA-336 Topics in Foreign Policy and National Security: Russia/Eurasia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on Russia and/or Eurasia and addressing issues of transnational security challenges, national security and proliferation, and critical global challenges. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISA-337 Topics in Foreign Policy and National Security: South Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on South Asia and addressing issues of transnational security challenges, national security and proliferation, and critical global challenges. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-230 .
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SISA-340 Topics in Global Inequality and Development (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including comparative development strategies, community development, and youth and development. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 .
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SISA-341 Topics in Global Inequality and Development: Africa (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Africa and address issues of comparative development strategies, community development, and youth and development. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 .
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SISA-342 Topics in Global Inequality and Development: East Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on East Asia and address issues of comparative development strategies, community development, and youth and development. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 .
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SISA-343 Topics in Global Inequality and Development: Europe (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Europe and address issues of comparative development strategies, community development, and youth and development. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 .
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SISA-344 Topics in Global Inequality and Development: Latin America (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Latin America and address issues of comparative development strategies, community development, and youth and development. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 .
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SISA-345 Topics in Global Inequality and Development: Middle East (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Middle East and address issues of comparative development strategies, community development, and youth and development. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 .
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SISA-346 Topics in Global Inequality and Development: Russia/ Eurasia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Russia and/or Eurasia and address issues of comparative development strategies, community development, and youth and development. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 .
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SISA-347 Topics in Global Inequality and Development: South Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on South Asia and address issues of comparative development strategies, community development, and youth and development. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-240 .
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SISA-350 Topics in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including human geography, politics of population, international environmental politics, health in the developing world, and health communication. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-250 .
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SISA-351 Topics in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health: Africa (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Africa and address issues of human geography, politics of population, international environmental politics, health in the developing world, and health communication. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-250 .
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SISA-352 Topics in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health: East Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on East Asia and address issues of human geography, politics of population, international environmental politics, health in the developing world, and health communication. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-250 .
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SISA-353 Topics in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health: Europe (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Europe and address issues of human geography, politics of population, international environmental politics, health in the developing world, and health communication. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-250 .
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SISA-354 Topics in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health: Latin America (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Latin America and address issues of human geography, politics of population, international environmental politics, health in the developing world, and health communication. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-250 .
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SISA-355 Topics in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health: Middle East (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the Middle East and address issues of human geography, politics of population, international environmental politics, health in the developing world, and health communication. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-250 .
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SISA-356 Topics in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health: Russia/Eurasia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Russia and/or Eurasia and address issues of human geography, politics of population, international environmental politics, health in the developing world, and health communication. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-250 .
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SISA-357 Topics in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health: South Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on South Asia and address issues of human geography, politics of population, international environmental politics, health in the developing world, and health communication. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-250 .
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SISA-360 Topics in Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including race and international relations and cultural diplomacy and international education. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-260 .
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SISA-361 Topics in Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture: Africa (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on issues of identity, race, gender, and culture in Africa. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-260 .
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SISA-362 Topics in Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture: East Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on issues of identity, race, gender, and culture in East Asia. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-260 .
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SISA-363 Topics in Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture: Europe (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on issues of identity, race, gender, and culture in Europe. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-260 .
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SISA-364 Topics in Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture: Latin America (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on issues of identity, race, gender, and culture in Latin America. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-260 .
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SISA-365 Topics in Identity Race Gender Culture: Middle East (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on issues of identity, race, gender, and culture in the Middle East. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-260 .
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SISA-366 Topics in Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture: Russia/ Eurasia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on issues of identity, race, gender, and culture in Russia and/or Eurasia. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-260 .
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SISA-367 Topics in Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture: South Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focusing on issues of identity, race, gender, and culture in South Asia. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-260 .
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SISA-370 Topics in Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including ethics in international affairs, human rights and culture, human rights and the media, and political violence. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-270 .
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SISA-371 Topics in Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights: Africa (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Africa and address issues of ethics in international affairs, human rights and culture, human rights and the media, and political violence. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-270 .
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SISA-372 Topics in Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights: East Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on East Asia and address issues of ethics in international affairs, human rights and culture, human rights and the media, and political violence. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-270 .
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SISA-373 Topics in Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights: Europe (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Europe and address issues of ethics in international affairs, human rights and culture, human rights and the media, and political violence. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-270 .
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SISA-374 Topics in Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights: Latin America (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Latin America and address issues of ethics in international affairs, human rights and culture, human rights and the media, and political violence. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-270 .
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SISA-375 Topics in Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights: Middle East (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Middle East and address issues of ethics in international affairs, human rights and culture, human rights and the media, and political violence. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-270 .
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SISA-376 Topics in Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights: Russia/ Eurasia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Russia and/or Eurasia and address issues of ethics in international affairs, human rights and culture, human rights and the media, and political violence. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-270 .
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SISA-377 Topics in Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights: South Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on South Asia and address issues of ethics in international affairs, human rights and culture, human rights and the media, and political violence. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-270 .
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SISA-380 Topics in Global and Comparative Governance (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including international law, comparative governing institutions, and leading global organizations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-280 .
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SISA-381 Topics in Global and Comparative Governance: Africa (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Africa and address issues of international law, comparative governing institutions, and leading global organizations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-280 .
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SISA-382 Topics in Global and Comparative Governance: East Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on East Asia and address issues of international law, comparative governing institutions, and leading global organizations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-280 .
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SISA-383 Topics in Global and Comparative Governance: Europe (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Europe and address issues of international law, comparative governing institutions, and leading global organizations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-280 .
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SISA-384 Topics in Global and Comparative Governance: Latin America (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Latin America and address issues of international law, comparative governing institutions, and leading global organizations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-280 .
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SISA-385 Topics in Global and Comparative Governance: Middle East (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on the Middle East and address issues of international law, comparative governing institutions, and leading global organizations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-280 .
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SISA-386 Topics in Global and Comparative Governance: Russia/Eurasia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on Russia and/or Eurasia and address issues of international law, comparative governing institutions, and leading global organizations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-280 .
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SISA-387 Topics in Global and Comparative Governance: South Asia (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics focus on South Asia and address issues of international law, comparative governing institutions, and leading global organizations. Taught at an international university or AU study center abroad. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206 and SISU-280 .
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SISA-390 Independent Reading in International Studies (1-6)
Grading: A-F only. Permission: instructor and SIS undergraduate studies office.
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SISA-391 Internship in International Studies (1-6)
Grading: A-F only. Permission: instructor and SIS undergraduate studies office.
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SISA-451 AU-Sookmyung University, Korea (1-15)
Topics vary by section. Course constitutes key element in American University-AU-Sookmyung University, Korea exchange program. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Permission: SIS Study Abroad office.
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SISA-452 AU-Sciences Po, Paris (1-15)
Topics vary by section. Course constitutes key element in American University-Sciences Po (Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris) exchange program. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Permission: SIS Study Abroad office.
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SISA-453 AU-Ritsumeikan University, Japan (1-17)
Topics vary by section. Course constitutes key element in American University-Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan exchange program. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Permission: SIS Study Abroad office.
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SISA-454 AU-Korea University (1-15)
Topics vary by section. Course constitutes key element in American University-Korea University in Seoul, Korea exchange program. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Permission: SIS Study Abroad office.
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SOCY-100 U.S. Society FA4 (3)
American pluralism and the variety of social arrangements and relationships found in the United States society. The emphasis is on how society is stratified; how organizations and institutions influence the way Americans think, talk, feel, and act; and how different groups (racial and ethnic) and divisions (gender and class) within society have differential access to power and privilege. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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SOCY-110 Views from the Global South FA3 (3)
Introduction to the sociology of the Global South through study of the works of its own intellectuals and political leaders. Reflections on the development of the “Third World” and critical engagement with the dilemmas of and contemporary issues facing the Global South. The course links texts to their context. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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SOCY-150 Global Sociology FA4 (3)
An introduction to sociology that focuses on the process of global social change as a critical factor in understanding contemporary societies. It emphasizes macrosociology (the study of large organizations and whole societies) and the creation of today’s global society, including similarities and differences within it. Two major themes-modernization and globalization-are emphasized and their implications for individuals, groups, communities, societies, and governments are explored. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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SOCY-194 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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SOCY-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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SOCY-205 Diverse and Changing Families FA4 (3)
The family as a social institution in a changing society. Social inequalities of class, race, ethnicity, and gender as key factors in shaping diverse forms and experiences in family life. Theoretical and actual alternatives to family patterns as well as the future of the American family.
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SOCY-210 Power, Privilege, and Inequality FA4 (3)
Race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, and age are key factors in systematic marginalization and inequality. This course examines how some people suffer from inequalities while others benefit from them. It explores how power, privilege, and inequality are maintained through a range of social institutions and daily social interactions. It also cultivates intellectual insight and personal agency. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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SOCY-215 The Rise of Critical Social Thought FA2 (3)
Issues about social science as a critical vision of society; imagined social possibilities and their comparison to existing social institutions. Secondary themes are individual development, community, large societal institutions, the effects of industrialism and capitalism, and the limits of social science knowledge as a guide to social planning and social action. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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SOCY-235 Gender in Transnational Perspectives FA3 (3)
Focusing on Third World women and social change in different cultural contexts and in the global political-economic system, this course emphasizes the centrality of women in the rapidly changing world, particularly in terms of work, distributive justice, development policy, democratization, and the environment. Usually Offered: spring.
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SOCY-275 Epidemiology of Everyday Life FA5 (3)
Students learn fundamental principles of epidemiological and statistical analysis and relate those principles to everyday decisions. The course exposes students to the formal models that epidemiologists use to make decisions to improve public health. They then use those lessons to identify sound and no-so-sound statistical practices. Usually Offered: fall.
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SOCY-294 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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SOCY-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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SOCY-310 Language, Culture, Power (3)
This course cultivates insight into the ways that language and representation can (re)produce, maintain, and subvert relations of power, social identities, and social hierarchies. Discussions and readings develop insights into the various ways in which gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, and ability are constructed and contested through systems of language and representation. The course is hands-on and students draw from course readings to examine a range of data including popular film, advertisements, newspaper articles, and social interactions. Usually Offered: spring.
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SOCY-315 Classical Social Theory (3)
Examines the contributions of major thinkers in social theory. Focus on both “classical” thinkers, such as Marx, Durkheim, and Weber, and more contemporary theorists, such as George Herbert Mead, Talcot Parsons, and Simone de Beauvoir. Traces formative influences on existing schools of social theory. Prerequisite: SOCY-100 or SOCY-110 or SOCY-150 .
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SOCY-316 Contemporary Social Theory (3)
Focus on contemporary social theories including postmodernism, feminism, neo-functionalism, rational choice, world-systems, and neo-Marxism. Traces relation–continuity and rupture–of current issues to classical traditions and important thinkers in social theory. Emphasis on issues of theory construction, evaluation, and critique. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: SOCY-100 or SOCY-110 or SOCY-150 .
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SOCY-320 Introduction to Social Research (3)
An introduction to the major research methods in social science, their links to theory and practice, and their use in research projects. Prerequisite: SOCY-100 or SOCY-110 or SOCY-150 .
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