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International Relations (IR)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/sir/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in VKC301; Phone: (213) 740-6278.
Basic concepts of world affairs for non-majors. Development ofcompetency to understand and critically evaluate global relationsand international events, stressing empirical approaches. Not available for major credit.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37713R | 050 | Lecture | 1:00-5:10pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 26 | Patrick James | THH118 |  | |
| 37714R | 050 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 12 of 13 | SOSB40 | | ||
| 37715R | 050 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 9 of 13 | SOSB40 | |
The emergence of international organizations as a permanent feature in world politics; role of the United Nations Organization as well as regional international organizations.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37780D | 099 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 20 | Shannon Gibson | OFFICE | |
People, money, things, information, and ideas flow across national borders. How can we understand globalization, its consequences, and how to manage it? Multimedia training is involved.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37787D | 050 | Lecture | 9:00-1:10pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Nina Rathbun | |
Processes of conflict, violence, change, integration, stability, and peace in world society, analyzed primarily through the literature of the peace research movement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37808D | 099 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Dan Leshem | TBA | |
Exploration of questions and concepts in international economics and politics, especially as they relate to flows of trade, capital, people, and problems across borders.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37827R | 050 | Lecture | 1:00-5:10pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 25 | Carol Wise | THH213 | Word (60928 KB) | |
Introduction to key security trends in Asia-Pacific, emphasizing strategic competition between U.S., Russia, and China; regional military capabilities; rise of neutrality politics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37904R | 050 | Lecture | 1:00-5:10pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 21 | Daniel Lynch | VKC111 | |
Addresses unfinished question of public policy. Provides experience in interviewing and field research, oral presentation and collective discussion and deliberation. Open to juniors and seniors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37917D | 099 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Pamela Starr | | ||
| TBA |
Should environmental issues be treated as threats to security? Survey of recent literature explores global environmental politics using a security framework.
- Prerequisite: IR 210
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37927D | 099 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 18 of 18 | Steven Lamy | OFFICE | | |
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| 37930D | 099 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Robert English | TBA | |
Critical discussion of alternative approaches explaining the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy: domestic politics, organizational processes, group dynamics, individual personality and perception.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37944R | 050 | Lecture | 9:00-1:10pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 10 | Nina Rathbun | VKC204 | |
Policies and programs aimed at stopping the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Presentations by executive/legislative officials involved in formulation and implementation of non-proliferation. Junior or senior standing required.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38083D | 099 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 16 | Gary Glass | OFFICE | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37961D | 099 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Robert English | OFFICE | | |
| 37962D | 051 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 4 | Robert English | OFFICE | | |
| 37963D | 055 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 6 | Robert English | OFFICE | | |
| 37965D | 099 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 16 | Robert English | OFFICE | |
Local, national, and international internships. Not available for graduate credit.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37967D | 051 | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 6 | Robert English | OFFICE | | |
| 37969D | 055 | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Robert English | OFFICE | | |
| 37970D | 059 | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Robert English | OFFICE | | |
| 38080D | 099 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 21 of 23 | Robert English | OFFICE | | |
| 38081D | 099 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 16 | Robert English | OFFICE | |