丁香园AV

School for International Studies | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
丁香园AV Calendar 2013 Spring

IS 101-3 Introduction to International Studies: Studying Global Conflict and Co-operation

Introduces international studies historically, tracing the patterns of conflicts and co-operation between nations, states and social groups in the world of the last half of the twentieth century and into the twenty-first. Examines important problems in the contemporary world from the perspectives of different social science disciplines: poverty and development aid; war; and environmental change. Considers the challenge of global governance. Breadth-Social Sciences.

IS 200-3 Historical Perspectives on Diplomatic Relations, International Security and Law

An introduction to the study of diplomacy, security and the development of international law. Emphasis will be on the 19th and 20th centuries, preceded by a general survey of early notions of sovereignty, concepts of total war and primitive diplomatic institutions, as well as the role of religion in politics. Prerequisite: IS 101, or permission of the department.

IS 210-3 Comparative World Politics: Trajectories, Regimes, Challenges

Introduces students to the variety of systems of governance in the world today, examines the historical and cultural sources of their different developmental trajectories, and assesses the challenges they face in the future. Prerequisite: IS 101 or consent of the department. Breadth-Social Sciences.

IS 220-3 Wealth and Poverty of Nations

Analyzes some of the historical reasons for the great divergence in world economic development, and undertakes a cross-country, cross-regional perspective of world economic development using a historical approach to long-run economic growth. Prerequisite: IS 101 and ECON 105. Students with credit for INTS 220 may not take this course for further credit.

IS 230-3 Transnationalism and Society

Provides a survey of the basic issues relating to the study of transnationalism and society. Topics covered include identity and ethnicity, urbanization, migration, social networks, politics, and religion. Breadth-Social Sciences.

IS 240-3 Research Methods in International Studies

Provides an introduction to the research enterprise in international studies with a particular focus on quantitative methods. Prerequisite: IS 101 and 12 units. Students who have taken POL 201 may not take IS 240 for further credit. Quantitative.

IS 302-4 Introduction to Humanitarian Intervention

Investigates complex emergencies and the outcomes of conflict, specifically forced migration by refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs). Prerequisite: IS 200 and 45 units.

IS 303-4 Ethnic Minorities, Identity Politics, and Conflict in Southeast Asia

Surveys the ethnic minorities of Southeast Asia, focusing on their relations with other ethnic groups, especially majority populations, and governments. Examines the treatment of ethnic minorities and the responses of the minorities, including ethnic-based secession movements. Reviews cross-border and broader international issues relating to minorities, such as their status as refugees and cross-border support for insurgencies. Prerequisite: IS 200 and 45 units.

IS 304-4 Russian Foreign Policies and Security Policies

Introduces the Russian Federation's foreign and security policies. Reviews key actors, institutions, and stages in the development of Russian foreign policy development as well as the gap between rhetoric and realities in Russian foreign policy. Prerequisite: IS 200 and 45 units.

IS 309-4 Special Topics I

Specific details of courses to be offered will be published prior to enrolment each term. Prerequisite: IS 200 and 45 units.

IS 313W-4 Nationalism, Democracy and Development in Modern India

An examination of the differing narratives of nation and modernity in the struggle for independence from colonial rule in India, and their implications for the post-colonial state, for politics and for India's economic development. Prerequisite: IS 210 or 220, and 45 units. Writing

IS 314-4 National, Regional, and International Politics in Southeast Asia

Provides an overview of national and political issues in Southeast Asia. Surveying politics in individual countries and regional political institutions, focus is given to particular themes such as democratization and civil society, communism and other forms of authoritarianism, the role of the military, decentralization, religion and politics, the impact of China on the region, and security concerns. Prerequisite: IS 210 and 45 units.

IS 315-4 Introduction to Middle East Politics

Introduces the political, economic, and ideological dynamics of contemporary Middle Eastern states. Examines the legacy of colonialism, state formation, central ideological trends such as Arab nationalism and political Islam, the dynamics of state-society contention, and the challenges of economic development. Prerequisite: IS 200, 210, or 220, and 45 units. Students who have taken IS 419 under this topic may not take this course for further credit.

IS 319-4 Special Topics II

Specific details of courses to be offered will be published prior to enrolment each term. Prerequisite: IS 210 and 45 units.

IS 324-4 African Economic Development: Theory and Practice

Explores patterns of economic development in Africa with an emphasis on the post-colonial period, showing how dominant theoretical paradigms influenced the formation of development policy in Africa and how these in turn led to rethinking development theory. Prerequisite: IS 200, 210, or 220, and 45 units. Students who have completed IS 429 in this topic may not complete this course for further credit

IS 329-4 Special Topics III

Specific details of courses to be offered will be published prior to enrolment each term. Prerequisite: IS 220 and 45 units.

IS 408-4 Directed Readings I

Independent research in a selected international studies area, under the supervision of at least one faculty member. A research report is required. Prerequisite: by application to the undergraduate chair. May only be taken once for credit towards a degree or diploma.

IS 409-4 Special Topics I

Specific details of courses to be offered will be published prior to enrolment each term. Prerequisite: IS 200 and 45 units.

IS 410-4 Politics, Institutions and Development

The quality of institutions' exercises a crucial influence on the prospects for development. Aims are to interrogate this claim through analysis of different paths of economic growth and change across the developing world. Examination of the ways in which politics influences economic growth and distribution; the relationships between political systems and patterns of development; and the politics of institutions and state formation. Prerequisite: IS 210 or IS 220, 90 units and permission of department.

IS 412-4 Central Asia, the Transcaucasus and Russia: Democracy, Development and Conflicts

Examines the new states of post-Soviet Central Asia, the Transcaucasus and Russia, with particular reference to the relationship among democratization, development, autocracy and conflict, and the role of external actors in transnational security issues in the region. Prerequisite: IS 200 or 210, and 45 units.

IS 414-4 Current Regional Issues in Southeast Asia

Reviews important current regional issues in Southeast Asia with particular attention to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Prerequisite: IS 303 or 314. Students who have completed IS 419 under this topic may not complete this course for further credit.

IS 415-4 Islamist Trend in Middle East Politics

Focuses upon the political Islamist movements that have swept much of the Middle East and North Africa since the mid-1970s. Examines a broad range of movements, from liberal to militant trends, drawing on the experiences of countries throughout the region. Prerequisite: IS 315 or HIST 151, and 45 units. Students who have taken IS 419 under this topic may not take this course for further credit.

IS 418-4 Directed Readings II

Independent research in a selected international studies area, under the supervision at least one faculty member. A research report is required, Prerequisite: by application to the undergraduate chair. May only be taken once for credit towards a degree or diploma.

IS 419-4 Special Topics II

Specific details of courses to be offered will be published prior to enrolment each term. Prerequisite: IS 210 and 45 units.

IS 421-4 The Economics of International Organizations and Development

Develops an understanding of the interactions between international organizations, economic theory, and implementation of economic policies. Explores as well the impact of their interventions in some chosen countries. Prerequisite: IS 220, and one of IS 210, 200 or 230, and eight upper division units within stream 3; or permission of the department.

IS 427-4 Selected Topics - Globalization, Poverty and Inequality

Analyzes the origins and the economic consequences of globalization and the uneven process of economic development around the world in relation to poverty, by considering the measurement of poverty, its causes and dynamics, as well as public policy for poverty reduction. Prerequisite: IS 220 and 45 units.

IS 428-4 Directed Readings III

Independent research in a selected international studies area, under the supervision of at least one faculty member. A research report is required. Prerequisite: by application to the undergraduate chair. May only be taken once for credit towards a degree or diploma.

IS 429-4 Special Topics III

Specific details of courses to be offered will be published prior to enrolment each term. Prerequisite: IS 220 and 45 units.

IS 450W-4 Seminar on Global Problems in Interdisciplinary Perspective

An interdisciplinary course which aims to bring together different disciplinary perspectives on international affairs through the study of in-depth particular contemporary problems. Prerequisite: International Studies major or honors students. 90 units. Writing

IS 451-4 Seminar on Core Texts in International Studies

An interdisciplinary course which aims to bring together different disciplinary perspectives on international affairs through the study of influential texts which, between them, involve study of core themes to the program: development, governance and civil society, war and peace, human rights and questions of culture and ethnicity. Prerequisite: International Studies major or honors students. 90 units.

IS 452-4 Special Topics - Field School I

A multidisciplinary study of a selected country or region. Prerequisite: completion of 45 units and permission of the department.

IS 490-5 Honors Seminar

Intended for the research and preparation of materials for the honors graduating essay. Prerequisite: 丁香园AV is by permission of the instructor and the School. Students must complete this course before taking IS 499. Open only to students who have been accepted into the honors program.

IS 499-5 Honors Essay

In addition to regular meetings with their supervisors, students will be required to submit a major paper on a topic to be selected in consultation with the School. Prerequisite: IS 490. 丁香园AV is by permission of the instructor and the School. Open only to students who have been accepted into the honors program.

IS 800-4 Problems in International Development Policy and Practice

An inter-disciplinary course which aims to bring together different disciplinary perspectives on problems of policy and practice in international development. The particular problems taken up will be changed over time, with current events. Prerequisite: graduate students enrolled in the MA in International Studies, or permission of the instructor.

IS 801-4 Institutions, Policies and Development

'The quality of institutions' is now said to exercise a crucial influence on the prospects for development, and the course interrogates this claim both through analysis of different paths of economic growth and change across the developing world, and in regard to public administration and development management. It examines development policies and institutional theories, the politics of institutions and state formation, and the relationships between political systems, institutions and patterns of development. Prerequisite: graduate students enrolled in the MA in International Studies, or permission of the instructor.

IS 802-4 Political Economy of Development

Examines the historical political economy of development. Prerequisite: graduate students enrolled in Stream A of the MA in International Studies, or permission of the instructor.

IS 805-4 Approaches to Research in Latin American Studies

Provides an introduction to choosing a methodological framework for conducting the MA research project. Topics include epistemology of the human sciences, social research design and a review to qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methods. Students will gain experience in writing research proposals for external funding early in the term. This course is identical to LAS 800 and so students may not receive credit for both courses

IS 806-4 State Failure and Reconstruction: Comparative Perspectives

The challenges posed by the 'new wars' and by state failure, and their consequences, the needs of humanitarian intervention, and the tasks of reconstructing or building viable states, involve critical security dimensions that are of both a military and non-military nature. It will explore the extensive body of literature on state formation and decay, and on intervention, in various regional settings with an emphasis on the causes of state failure, and the prospects of state rebuilding. Prerequisite: graduate students enrolled in Stream B of the MA in International Studies, or permission of the instructor.

IS 808-4 Directed Readings B

A multi-disciplinary examination of the roles played by international organizations in addressing the difficulties of post-conflict recovery and external intervention in complex humanitarian emergencies. Prerequisite: graduate students enrolled in Stream B of the MA in International Studies, or permission of the instructor.

IS 809-4 Selected Topics - Economic and Social Development of Selected Regions

Examines the specific development experience of a selected region, taking account of the historical context, of state capacity, development strategies and of the political economy of development - as well as of the particular problems of development across different sectors of the economy, and the outcomes in regard to poverty and levels of well-being. Prerequisite: graduate students enrolled in Stream A of the MA in International Studies, or permission of the instructor.

IS 813-4 African Economic Development: Theory and Practice

Introduces important patterns of economic development in Africa with an emphasis on the post-colonial period. Basic economic theory, and the practical application of these in African economic development will be explored. We will see how dominant theoretical paradigms influenced the formulation of development policy in Africa and how in turn these led to rethinking development theory. Prerequisite: enrolment in the MA in International Studies Program.

IS 815-4 Theories of Latin American Development

A synthetic introduction to historical and contemporary theories of development in Latin America. Topics include political economy of development, sociological theories of development, an introduction to neoliberalism, and the contemporary experience of globalization and development in Latin America. This course is identical to LAS 815 and so students may not receive credit for both courses

IS 816-4 Global Security Studies: Concepts, Theories and Issues

Examines a range of perspectives about security and applies them to key international issues. Prerequisites: must be a graduate student enrolled in stream B of the MA in international studies program; or permission of the instructor.

IS 830-4 Analytic Approaches for International Studies

Introduces key methods in international studies, critically assessing them as concepts and as tools for helping understand the world around us. Prerequisite: acceptance into the MA in International Studies Program. Undergraduate course work in methods is highly recommended.

IS 835-4 Social and Political Change in Latin America

A general overview of social and political change in Latin America, including revolutions, independence, transition to democracy, and contemporary social movements. Theoretical approaches may include social-movement theory, democratic theory, etc. This course is identical to LAS 835 and students may not receive credit for both courses

IS 840-4 Perspectives in International Studies

An inter-disciplinary overview and critical introduction to key issues of governance and conflict within international studies Prerequisite: Graduate students enrolled in Stream B (Governance and Conflict) of the MA in International Studies.

IS 887-3 Pre-project

Preparatory course for IS 888 MA Project. Prerequisite: enrolment in the MA in International Studies program.

IS 888-6 MA Paper

Students are expected to complete either two extended essays (each of not more than 8,000 words) based on core readings, or with the approval of the program director, a project. Prerequisite: Graduate students enrolled in the MA in International Studies.

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