This course reviews the origin 和发展 of culture in preliterate human societies. It focuses on the major social 机构 of family, 经济学, 政治 organization, 和宗教.
(Normally offered each semester.)

This course surveys the art of “Non-Western” societies from prehistory to the present. Cultures discussed include South and Southeast Asia, 中国和日本, 非洲, and cultures of the Americas (Pre-Conquest and Native American). The term “Non-Western” traditionally refers to cultures that initially developed outside the realm of Western culture and at some distance from the European artistic tradition. The term is not only excessively broad but also problematic, because it implies an opposition to western art. We will explore these issues. The main objective of the course is to provide students with a global perspective on the richness and diversity of art produced by the cultures studied. It also considers the impact of colonization and globalization on the treatment of artworks from non-western cultures and the development of new art forms.

A study of the theory of international 贸易, commercial policy, international monetary affairs, and 机构 for international 经济 stability 和发展.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and grade of "C-" or better in ECON 1540 Micro经济 Principles or permission of the instructor.

A seminar on the problems of developing nations, using primarily Latin American examples to gain insight into the reasons why poverty persists alongside spectacular affluence. Economic justice is a primary focus. Topics will include the role of gender, transnational corporations, 外国援助, and various proposals to promote change 和发展, using an interdisciplinary approach.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing a grade of "C-" or better in ECON 1530 Macro经济 Principles or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered every other spring semester.)

An in-depth study of one time frame across world cultures. The course is designed to introduce students to the uniqueness and interconnectedness of cultures in the global community. Historical dimensions of today's ethical and 政治 concerns will be examined in order to foster responsible world citizenship. Course topics change regularly and may include a global survey of the twentieth century or the history of indigenous nations leading up to the Age of European Exploration. (Normally offered each semester.)

This course explores health with an emphasis on global issues. 健康 will be examined using the influence of social, 政治, 经济, 文化, and geographical factors. Students will examine the basic health needs of all people and compare the availability of and types of services in different parts of the world.
Prerequisite(s): IDS 1010 Archway Seminar and sophomore standing.

This course provides an introduction to the concepts, theories and methods of international politics. It highlights the similarities and differences between 政治 systems, as well the nature of relations between these 政治 systems. By examining 政治 violence, 民主化, 安全, 贸易, 和发展, this class will equip students to analyze current problems and experiences.

This course examines the development and implementation of public policy. We will consider the actors, 机构, and rules that create and influence the policy making process and the consequences these choices produce. There are many puzzles this course attempts to address, including why some 法律 pass and others fail, why some policy ideas move more quickly than others, and why some strategies for causing policy change are successful. We will learn methods for evaluating public policy and the ways citizens can work within, 在外面, government to affect change.

This course will analyze the regulations, 法律, and rules that impact the lives of people in the community. Students will examine issues that are related to social and civic life including education, 卫生保健, 犯罪, 和就业. They will utilize local, state and national case studies for understanding and analysis.

Prerequisite: POLSC 1010 United States Government and Politics or POLSC 1010FYW United States Government and Politics.

This course examines the participation of women in society and politics, and their ability to influence the policy decisions related to the issues of concern to them. The course will take a cross-national persepective, although primary emphasis will be women in Middle Eastern and South Asian societies.
Cross listed with GEND 2700.

In this course the sources, content, and impact of international law will be examined in detail. Special attention will be given to some of the modern substantive areas of international law such as human rights, international 经济 relations, and the international environment. This course is also designed to familiarize the student with the rise and role of public international organizations since 1945.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.

In this course the student will examine the theoretical body of literature on international 安全. We will consider traditional topics in international 安全, such as the role of conventional and nuclear weapons, 军备控制, the impact of alliances and collective 安全 agreements, and the stability of bipolar vs. multipolar international systems. We will also broaden our definition of 安全 politics to include environmental degradation, 种族冲突, and even organized 犯罪.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.

This course is a study of the 文化 settings, lives of founders when appropriate, oral or written traditions and literature, 世界观, 神话, 仪式, ideals of conduct, 和发展 of some of the world's religions. Religions studied will typically include tribal religions, 印度教, 耆那教, 佛教, 道教, Confuciansim, 神道教, 琐罗亚斯德教, 犹太教, 基督教, 伊斯兰教, 锡克教, 和巴哈教徒. 阅读, 视频, and websites will help introduce and illustrate not only the 文化 settings in which these religions appear, but also the voices and faces of contemporary religious practitioners.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)

This course examines the demographic and social dynamics of population size, 作文, 和分布. It addresses the relationships among population, human health, development and the environment. Strong cross-文化 emphasis. A major focus is the development of a semester research paper contrasting the status of the Millennium and Sustainable Development Goals, environmental status, and health in a more- and less- developed country.