INTAF 501
Water and Sustainable Development (3) This course addresses the scientific theory and practical considerations necessary to manage water resources in an international sustainable development context.
Effective: Summer 2013
INTAF 502
Science, Technology, and International Policy (3) Examines science and policy communities, importance of science and technology to international affairs, scientific issues likely to affect international policy.
Effective: Summer 2013
INTAF 503
Hazards, Disasters, and International Affairs (3) Hotspots, tipping points, and international approaches to prepare for, respond to, and recover from hazards, disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies.
Effective: Summer 2013
INTAF 590
Colloquium (3) Continuing seminars that consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
Effective: Spring 2010
INTAF 594
Research Topics (1-15) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Summer 2008
INTAF 595
Internship (1-12) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Summer 2008
INTAF 596
Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2008
INTAF 597
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently.
Effective: Fall 2008
INTAF 597A
Domestic Influences on Foreign Policy (3) This course will examine how domestic politics influences the formulation and implementation of foreign policy in the United States and other major powers. The role of lobbyists, ethnic groups, special interests, bureaucratic politics, and other factors will be considered.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
INTAF 597A
Development, Growth, and Institutions (3) This course examines the reasons why different national realize diverse long run levels of welfare. Possible determinants of the differential outcomes include different rates of factor accumulation, rates of technological innovation, openness of economies, as well as geographical location. In addition, the course will consider the impact of institutions, including domestic institutions, international institutions, as well as multilaterial forms of cooperations between economies. Types of institutions to be considered will include micro-level institutions (those that function most obviously at the individual agent level), as well as institutions that govern at more aggregate levels of society. The course will consider both relevant theory, but will place an emphasis on examining available data sources in order to test alternative explanations.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
INTAF 597B
Energy, International Security, and the Global Economy (3) This course explores the economic, political, and strategic implications of ongoing trends and structural shifts in global energy markets. It focuses especially on international markets for crude oil and natural gas; attention is also devoted to nuclear energy, the international nuclear industry, and nonproliferation challenges. Students will develop a deep appreciation of the role of energy, and especially hydrocarbon-based energy in contemporary international affairs.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
INTAF 597B
Role of Intelligence in Contemporary International Relations (3) This course will examine how intelligence is gathered and how it is used in the process of formulating foreign policy. It will consider the various types of intelligence that are gathered, what government agencies are involved, how the intelligence is analyzed and what impact this information has on policy makers.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
INTAF 597C
Politics of the Maintenance of International Peace and Security (3) This course will examine the main characteristics of the relationships between States; their motivations and aims; conflicts between them, and how they are typically resolved or adjusted; the legal and political framework within which those relationships take place; the underlying conflict between interests and principles; the question of whether or not States are interested in peace and security, as against 'winning'; the main threats to peace and security, both military and non-military; and the role of non-State actors, such as global corporations and terrorist groups.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
INTAF 597C
Dynamics of International Economic Order: Law, Politics, and Power (3) This course examines the cross-cutting relationship between political power and global economic governance. The course considers three inter-related sets of issues: first, how nation-states define international economic order through the creation of legal frameworks and rules-based regimes for cross- border trade, investment, and monetary relations; second, how shifts in the international distribution of economic and political power impact these frameworks and regimes; and third, how great powers-in the contemporary context more specifically, the United States (the emblematic established power) and China (the paradigmatic rising power) - approach global economic governance as part of their grand strategies to advance their interests and enhance their international position.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
INTAF 597D
Introduction to Research Design (3) This course provides an accessible approach to developing the research, empirical and analysis skills necessary for International Affairs careers and research. The approach is hands-on, with a focus on providing practical skills for evaluating real-world arguments and policies. The course has three objectives. First, to provide a background that prepares students for the required Multi-Sector and Quantitative Analysis (INTAF 803) core courses by giving them a solid foundation in research design and analysis. Second, to familiarize students with a variety of International Affairs methods (e.g. experiments, social networks, and data sources) not covered in other core- classes. Third, to provide law and other students sufficient knowledge of social science approaches to participate effectively in SIA courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
INTAF 597D
Cultural Policy, Cultural Exchange (3) This course looks at two central sources of the production of cultural identity: nation states and globalization. By studying state policy, cultural trade policy, and international agreements related to culture we will understand the various ways that identity has been constructed outside of everyday practice. After establishing this groudwork we will study how cultural identity is a contested terrain for both states and global capital. The cultural form of focus will be cinemabut we will also study other media, public art, and education.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
INTAF 597E
Strategy, Conflict, Peace (3) This course provides the analytical tools required to understand strategic interaction between agents, be they individuals, firms, or states. The objective is to understand under what circumstances such interaction leads to cooperative outcomes (peace), when it issues in adversarial interaction (conflict), and what and why might be the optimal forms of strategy under such alternative conditions. The basis of the analysis will be game theory.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
INTAF 597E
Law, Politics and the Practice of Diplomacy (3) Diplomacy is an important mechanism for the conduct of relations amongst States. This course will define its structure and methods, as it has been practiced historically, and by reference to the politics and law which support it: such as the notion of the sovereignty, rights and duties of States; the obligation to settle disputes by peaceful means; and the pursuit of the interests of States. Attention will be given, particularly to its working methods: negotiations; the role of Foreign Ministries, Embassies and diplomats; and, international organizations, such as the United Nations and its Agencies. A critical appraisal will be made of: its utility in the modern era, the mythology which surrounds it; and ways in which it mights be adjusted to increase its utility and cost effectiveness in the future. Much attention will be given, in the course, to practical examples of diplomatic actions and experiences.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
INTAF 597F
The United States and the Middle East (3) American engagement in the Middle East, one of the world's most important regions, is and will continue to be a powerful factor shaping the character of contemporary international affairs. To help students deepen their understanding of U.S. foreign policy and the modern Middle East, this course explores two related sets of issues: 1) the strategic challenges facing U.S. policymakers in the Middle East and how policymakers have sought to address these challenges; and 2) Middle Eastern responses to U.S. engagement in the region.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
INTAF 597I
Hazards Disasters & International Affairs (3) This course addresses the scientific and technical background of hazards natural, technical, cultural) and disasters; considers the risk model, examines the disaster management cycle; and discusses costs and benefits of various actions in the international environment. The implications of disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies to national and international stability are considered using case study and theoretical approaches. The national and international hazard management and disaster response communities are examined (government, inter governmental organizations, non-government organizations, private industry). Disaster management plans are considered.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
INTAF 597K
International Environmental Negotiations (3) Major environmental issues with considerable controversry, undertainty, or immediacy will be examined in detail (for example: climate change, pandemic flu virus, or a major natural disaster, etc.). After extended study in the substance of the topics, various negotiations techniques (positional, principled, and hybrid practical approaches), and the decision-making process in the international community, and a number of short role playing activities and practice negotiations, a simulation game will be conducted based on one of the topics. Teams of students will take on the roles of nations, groups of nations, or extranational organizations (for example USA, China, India, Russia, EU, Group of 77, OPEC, UN, WHO, etc.). They will develop positions based on the most current scientific information, existing policy and their groups' interests. The game will progress through a series of moves to which they must respond with new policy positions and negotiated agreements.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
INTAF 598
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently.
Effective: Fall 2008
INTAF 598A
Member Journal of Law and International Affairs (1) See handbook for description.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
INTAF 598B
Editor Journal of Law and International Affairs (2) See handbook for description.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
INTAF 801
Actors, Institutions, and Legal Frameworks in International Affairs (3) Addresses the principal actors, institutions, and legal frameworks which operate in international relations.
Effective: Summer 2008
INTAF 802
Foundations of Diplomacy and International Relations Theory (3) Addresses the central tenets of diplomacy and international relations and theories and concepts that underpin the study of international relations.
Effective: Summer 2008
INTAF 803
Multi-sector and Quantitative Analysis (3) Introduces students to quantitative methods applicable to various issue areas, including international relations, economics, business, law, education, health, and environment.
Effective: Summer 2008
INTAF 804
Global Cultures and Leadership (3) Introduces students to cultural theories and to an understanding of how socio-cultural beliefs may impede or accelerate social change.
Effective: Fall 2011
INTAF 805
International Economics: Principles, Policies, and Practices (3) Addresses principles, policies, and practices in international trade and finance that are fundamental for understanding international economic relations.
Effective: Summer 2008
INTAF 810
Energy, International Security, and the Global Economy (3) This course explores the economic, political, and strategic implications of ongoing trends in global energy markets, particularly oil and gas markets.
Effective: Summer 2013
INTAF 811
Estimative Analysis in International Strategy (3) Analytical methods to estimate future conditions as they might influence international policy, negotiations, or strategic planning.
Effective: Summer 2013
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