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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (INST) INST 101 Introduction to International Studies (3) [S] The role of the sovereign state in a complex and interdependent state system; introduction to global political economy; labor migrations; internationalization of communication; international environmental issues; monetary, financial and energy issues; patterns of conflict and cooperation; international and regional state organizations; and non-state political and social movements. INST 102 Political History since 1900 (3) [S] May include but not limited to the following interpretations for understanding the modern world: late Nineteenth Century political and economic history; the history of world warfare and revolution; the history of women; global society during the Cold War; de-colonization and history “from below”; and the oral history of the recent past. [Cross-listed with HIST 101]. INST 204 Survey of European Political History (3) [S] Examination of the major themes of western civilizations. Topics include the rise of civilization in the Near East, ancient Greece and Rome, the rise of Christianity, the impact of the Germanic invasions, the rise of Islam, Europe in the High Middle Ages, the Renaissance/ Reformation, the wars of religion, the rise of independent states, and overseas expansion. [Cross-listed with HIST 204]. INST 210 Methods of Research in International Studies (3) [S] Introduction to scientific method, data gathering, research design, statistical analysis, and computer applications for international relations and comparative studies research. Develops analytical skills that students need as active consumers of research findings. Prerequisite: INST 101. [Cross listed with PLSC 210]. INST 309 Dynamics of Globalization (3) [S] Causes and consequences of contemporary global transformations. Is globalization today unique, or part of a recurring pattern in world politics? Analysis of the opportunities and vulnerabilities created by globalization, and of the politics of anti-globalization movements. Prerequisite: INST 101. INST 339 International Organizations (3) [S] The study of the origins, charters, organizational structure, activities, and performance of international organizations; the United Nations; the International Monetary Fund; the World Bank; the World Trade Organization, and others. Prerequisite: INST 101. INST 341 Public International Law (3) [S] This course emphasizes the origins, sources and subjects of International Law. It, also examines the role of the law in the international arena, insofar it facilitates relations among states, resolve disputes, protect rights of individuals, allocate resources and restrict conduct during 166
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG wartime. The course is enriched with international law cases and the policy ramifications of their decisions. Prerequisite: INST 101. INST 345 Conflict Resolution (3) [S] Varied theories, perspectives and practices in conflict resolution. Review of case studies of conflict resolution proposals. Research, analysis, and writing of case studies in conflict resolution. Stress is on innovative and original proposals for conflict resolution in case studies. Prerequisite: INST 101. INST 369 Short Course (1-3) Topic varies by semester. Classes are taught by a guest lecturer or lecturers. Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit. INST 388 Independent Study (1-3) Senior class standing or Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit. INST 389 Perspectives on US Foreign Policy in the Middle East (1-3) (Soliya Connect Program) This course explores the major debates, both theoretical and applied that frame contemporary discussion about American foreign policy in the Middle East and illuminates the perspectives of different focal actors and institutions including: the presidency, government؟s agencies, legislators, interest groups, the mass public and the media. It examines the interplay between policy development and institutions, and reviews normative and empirical models of American Foreign Policy. Course work is enriched with the Soliya Connect Program and accordingly it will run as a senior seminar. Prerequisite: Senior class standing or Permission of Instructor. INST 400 Colonialism (3) A comparative analysis of colonialism, its rise, justification, dynamics, and consequences on the colonized societies and the colonial powers. Issues of post-colonial problems including nation building, economic development, political stability, democracy and civil rights. Prerequisite: INST 101. INST 412 Sustainable Development (3) The problem of sustainable development. A survey of development models and practices; assessment of development practices in the Third World in the last three decades; new theories for sustainability of social, economic, and political development. Prerequisites: INST 101 and ECON 409. INST 484 Islamic Militant Movements (3) This course examines Islamic resurgence in modern society with special emphasis on theories of crisis conditions, Islamic ideology and practice, trans-national and global Islamists networks. In its militant and terrorist forms, current Islamic movements and societies, particularly those in the Arab world will be used as case studies. Prerequisite Senior class standing or Permission of Instructor. 167
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