GLOBAL STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Lower Division:
1. Global History, Culture and Ideology
Gunn, Lezra
A survey of the historical processes that have brought different areas of the
world into closer contact. Topics include ideologies of nationalism, democracy,
and liberalism; international trade and migrations; technological changes; colonialism;
the globalization of culture; and the reactions to them.
2. Global Socioeconomic and Political Processes
Appelbaum, Juergensmeyer
Examination of contemporary social, economic, political, and environmental
change in a global context; the emergence of a global economy and new systems
of world order; and the debate over “globalization” and whether or not it
is desirable.
Upper Division:
101. Global Literatures
Gunn
Examination of how recent world literature has contributed to, interpreted, and
evaluated globalizing processes. Some attention paid to the relations between
literature and other expressive forms such as film, photography, and journalism.
102. Global Religion
Juergensmeyer
Examination of the globalization of religious traditions in the modern
world. Topics include the polarities between homeland and diaspora, the
relationships between transnational religions and nation-states, and how
these dynamics change the very nature of religious traditions.
103. Global Ideologies
Juergensmeyer
Introduction to the major systems of ideas promoting global unity, their
attempted implementation, and their critics. Includes Enlightenment Humanism,
secular nationalism, colonialism, Marxism, National Socialism, the UN movement,
World Federalism, politicized versions of Christianity and Islam, and an
emerging globalism.
104. Global Diasporas and Cultural Change
Mann
Globalization of the world’s population through international migrations;
the emergence of diasporic cultures and their relationship to the countries
of origin; interactions between immigrant/ethnic cultures and the dominant
cultures of the host societies; the nature of transnational identities.
110. Global Culture and Ethics
(4) Gunn, Lezra
Explores connections over the last century between global cultural developments
and the quest for normative values on a global level. Topics include the
communications revolution, cultural ideologies, international migrations
and diasporas, the human rights movement, and new cosmopolitanisms.
111. Human Rights in World Affairs
Staff
Examination of the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights as a universal “sacred
text,” and the responses to it from Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian,
Jewish, and secular philosophic traditions.
120. Global Ideologies and World Order
Juergensmeyer
Deals with conceptions of the world as a unitary political system and how
these views come into confrontation with one another. Topics include the
nation-state system, political ideologies, international organizations,
global conflict, and the emergent civil society.
121. Conceptions of World Order
Staff
Conceptions of world order from the birth of the nation-state to the end
of the Cold War. Includes both global systems and regional structures in
areas such as East Asia, the Americas and the Indian Ocean.
122. The Contemporary World System
Appelbaum
Seminar addressing various theoretical perspectives and empirical issues
and aspects of the contemporary world system, with emphasis on political,
economic, cultural, and social processes and relations.
123. Introduction to International Political Economy
Cohen
Introduction to the politics of international economic relations. Examination
of alternative analytical and theoretical perspectives for their value
in helping to understand and evaluate the historical development and current
operation of the world economy.
124. Global Conflict
(4) Juergensmeyer
Exploration of some of the major points of tension in global society since
the end of the Cold War, with emphasis on the rise of religious nationalism
and ethnic strife in the Middle East, South and Central Asia, and Russia.
130. Global Economy and Development
Appelbaum, Mehta
Examines recent theories and perspectives on global political economy and
development studies. Topics include, among others, the new global economy,
transnational corporations, transnational labor markets, international
trade and finance, social and economic development, and North-South relations.
134. Social Analysis of Terrorism
Juergensmeyer
A study of terrorist movements and actions, especially those involving
religious militants in the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
An exploration of their social causes and effects, and the relationship
between religion and violence.
142. Modern South Asia
Mann
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Selected aspects of the modern history of South Asia, focusing on India
and Pakistan. Topics include: religious traditions, British colonialism,
the 1947 “Partition,” political
change, economic development, population pressures, the “Green Revolution” and
its social impacts.
151. Europe in a Global Context
Staff
Focuses on the changing meaning of Europe from the seventeenth century
to the European Union. Images of Europe among European intellectuals, politicians,
and travellers are contrasted with visions from other cultures such as
China, India, and the Middle East.
180A. Introduction to Women, Culture, and Development
Bhavnani,
Critical examination of relations among women, culture, and development.
Topics include colonialism, violence, globalization and the state, health
and reproduction, biotechnology, representation, and resistance movements.
180B. Seminar in Women, Culture, and Development
Critical examination of the interrelationship between women, culture and
development through individual research projects.
194. Group Studies
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; open to Global Studies majors only.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units, but only 8 units may
be applied toward the major.
Themes will vary according to instructor.
195. Seminar in Global and International Studies
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; open to Global Studies majors only.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units, but only 8 units may
be applied toward the major.
Topics will vary according to instructor.
197. Special Topics in Global and International Studies
Prerequisites: upper-division standing.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units, but only 8 units may
be applied toward the major.
Topics will vary according to instructor.
Graduate Courses:
201. Gateway Seminar
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: for graduate students doing the Ph.D. emphasis in Global Studies.
Provides an overview of globalization while at the same time reflecting the specific
concerns and key debates within the participating disciplines. Seminar is led
by one participating faculty member responsible for content and continuity but
involves faculty from participating disciplines.
202. The Concept of Modernity: A Global History
(4) Sachsenmaier
Prerequisite: mainly for Ph.D.-emphasis in Global Studies.
A transcultural perspective of notions of modernity starting from the mid-eighteenth
century. Enlightenment, colonial, Marxist, liberal, and cultural programs
are related to their historical backgrounds. The course regards how modernization
visions were appropriated in different cultural contexts.
211. Research Seminar
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: for graduate students doing the Ph.D. emphasis in Global
Studies.
Provides students with an opportunity to discuss and work on their research-in-progress
(most likely, but not exclusively, their dissertations).
230. Research Methods in Global and International Affairs
(4) Appelbaum
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
An introduction to basic research skills required in the policy- and decision-making
undertaken in international organizations, drawing on a variety of methodologies.
The course introduces students to basic research approaches drawing on
a variety of research methodologies.
231. Theories of Intercultural Understanding
(4) Gunn
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Introduction to the theories and concepts required for better understanding
the importance of culture in shaping ethical, political, economic and social
behavior including an exploration of the challenges of cross- and intercultural
interpretation and translation.
232A. Contemporary Issues
(4) Appelbaum
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Course is taken by all first year students during fall quarter. It focuses
on issues of practical and professional concern to MAG&IS students,
including seminar discussions with visiting faculty and practitioners.
232B. Contemporary Issues
(4) Appelbaum
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Course is taken by all first year students during winter quarter. It focuses
on issues of practical and professional concerns to MAG&IS students,
including seminar discussions with visiting faculty and practitioners.
233. Transnational Forces and Political Systems
(4) Juergensmeyer
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Exploration of global trends and rise of global civil society responding
to population mobility and diasporas, erosion of national cultures, political
authority, global communications media, transnational environmental issues,
international drug and sex trade, and increased antiglobal protest and
religious conflict.
234. Micro-Macro Economics
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Introduction to principles of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis
used in evaluating and forming public policy. Topics include the operation
and regulation of product and labor markets, issues of social welfare,
income distribution, and the management of monetary and fiscal policy.
235. Organizational Policy and Management
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
A foundational understanding of organizational theories, including scholarship
of international management and leadership, that focuses on the challenges
facing organizations in a rapidly globalizing world.
236. Global Trade and Finance
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Introduction to concepts and theories relevant to the analysis of problems
in the world economy. Topics include international trade and investment,
foreign exchange, financial markets, and economic development, with emphasis
on both states and non-governmental actors.
237. Global Organizations and Civil Society
(4) Sachsenmaier
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
A basic understanding of the development of global organizations, from
multinational corporations to global civil society. The course covers the
history of governmental organizations and the changing features of NGOs.
238. Global Governance and World Order
(4) Falk
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Exploration of various solutions to the challenge of providing global governance
for world order, including changing role of sovereign states, emerging
roles of regional actors, international institutions, NGOs, globalizing
market forces, international law and morality, religious movements and
geopolitical ambitions.
239. Policy Analysis and Exercise Seminar
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Group projects draw on knowledge acquired in the core courses to address
policy issues facing hypothetical clients in a simulated organizational
setting. Students are encouraged to identify the kinds of issues they might
encounter in their internships.
240. Internship Preparation
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Taken by all first year graduate students spring quarter. Focuses on preparation
for the internships and study abroad programs. (S)
241. Critical Development Studies
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Explores the implications of centering culture as lived experience within
development issues such as women/gender and 'race'/ethnicity and women.
Culture and development paradigm using readings, films, case studies, policy
writings, and, where appropriate, outside speakers. (W)
250. Managing Development Organizations, Non-Profits and other
NGOs: Theory and Practice
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
The practical application of organizational theories to the non-profit
sector and global civil society, particularly organizations concerned wtih
grassroots or sustainable development.
251. Policy Workshop
(4) Sachsenmaier
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Group projects that provide an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills
students have acquired throughout the program to practical problem-solving,
drawing especially on their internship experiences.
292AA-ZZ. Special Topics
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Seminar in special areas of interest in Global and International Studies.
Specific course titles to be announced by the Program each quarter offered.
Course content varies.
501. Teaching Assistant Practicum
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: appointment as a teaching assistant in Global and International
Studies.
No unit credit allowed toward degree.
Analyses of texts and materials, discussion of teaching techniques, conducting
discussion sections, formulation of topics and questions for papers and
examinations. Designed to meet the needs of the graduate student who serves
as a teaching assistant.
593. Colloquium
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
A series of discussions involving panels, debates, special speakers, etc.
at which the presence of all enrolled graduate students and selected faculty
is required.
595AA-ZZ. Group Studies
(1-12) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Critical review of research in selected fields.
598. Master's Thesis Research and Preparation
(1-12) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of department.
Master's Thesis research and preparation.