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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Does political change happen by altering social, economic, and political structures or by transforming one's personal understanding and experience of the world This question stands at the heart of political and social theory. This course explores it by reflecting on each trajectory and appreciating the relationship between the two. Students gain an appreciation for the profundity of the question and, through reading class discussion and contemplative practice, cultivate a meaningful orientation to their own efforts to improve the quality of life on earth. Usually offered every spring.
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6.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate From history to philosophy, from mythology to literature, from politics to art, this seminar offers students in the AU Abroad Madrid and the Mediterranean program an interdisciplinary approach to understand the major forces that influenced the Mediterranean area's configuration. It examines the profound and enduring influences and forces, both past and present, which shape the region's political systems and attitudes. Students also experience field trips to areas in the region including Athens, Istanbul, and Rome. Usually offered every fall.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Offered as part of the AU Abroad Madrid and the Mediterranean program, this course reviews the Mediterranean region's role in European politics through patterns of conflict and resolution. It covers politics of the Arab world and bilateral relations between countries, with a focus on conflicts in Israel, Turkey, Cyprus, and the Balkans. The course examines the strategic importance of the Maghreb, which combined with southern Europe plays an important role in the decision-making process of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership and the United States. The course also addresses strategic interests, security concerns, defense policies, migration pressure, and risks of nuclear and missile proliferation. Usually offered every fall.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Topics vary by section, may be repeated for credit with different topic. Course addresses key issues in North American studies. Meets with SIS-618. Usually offered every term.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Topics vary by section, may be repeated for credit with different topic. Rotating topics including economic policy, global environmental policy, international peace and conflict resolution, international development, U.S. foreign policy and regional studies, among others. Usually offered every term.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate This course, offered as part of the AU Abroad Santiago program, provides students with an overview of political history in Latin America from the twentieth century to the present. The course focuses on authoritarianism, populism, and democracy, with country-specific case studies used to enhance understanding of the region's current political situation.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Institutions of international politics, with emphasis on the nature and function of international law. Usually offered every term.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate This course provides a broad overview of international human rights, beginning with an exploration of the philosophical and political foundations and then turning to the main principles of international human rights law and policy. The course also provides a solid grounding in the main United Nations and regional systems for human rights protection and promotion. In addition, students are introduced to the methodology of human rights fact-finding, including interview techniques and planning investigations Throughout the course, students are encouraged to think as both advocates and critics, and to explore whether and how they could make a productive contribution to this dynamic field. Usually offered every term.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Institutions of international politics, with emphasis on the nature and functions of international organization. Usually offered every term.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate The theory, history, and methodologies of four approaches to peacemaking: peace through nonviolent action for social change, peace through world order (laws and organizations), peace through collaborative problem solving, and peace through personal and social transformation. Usually offered every fall.
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