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3.00 Credits
Explores contemporary sociological and psychological concepts through new research and theory in the disciplines as a capstone course for the major. Students will contribute to class discussion through written work and oral presentations. Formerly HRE 460. 3 credits Prerequisites: Senior status ANDMATH 110 AND several courses in both Sociology and Psychology, e.g. 3 or more courses in both Sociology and Psychology. In addition, Research Methods (SOCY 311, PSYC 301, or HUMR 311) must be taken prior to (recommended) or concurrently with this course.
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3.00 Credits
Addresses the ethical issues facing states and policy makers in the contemporary period. Since the beginning of the 20th century, United States policy makers have sought to balance two competing paradigms in the establishment of the nation's approach to global affairs: idealism and realism. These two themes in foreign policy remain in tension. The purpose of this course is, first, to examine case studies in contemporary history when the nation's leaders needed to establish an effective integration of realism and idealism in response to complex international issues. Knowledge of the patterns emerging from these studies, in turn, will provide a basis for a critical appraisal of current, pressing issues on the international agenda in which ethical considerations figure prominently.
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3.00 Credits
Develops students' analytical and critical skills, their ability to organize and present arguments both orally and in writing, and their ability to work collaboratively. The primary focus of this writing-intensive seminar is on research techniques, including locating, sorting, and prioritizing sources; establishing the credibility and usefulness of those sources and synthesizing the information they contain; and organizing and presenting that information in a systematic and clear fashion. In the process, students will learn how to deal with sources that conflict; how to glean information from sources that are imperfect, misleading, or biased; and how to reach reasonable conclusions even when the information contained in the available sources is ambiguous, contradictory or inconsistent
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to research methods in the social sciences, with strong emphasis on quantitative data analysis. With hands-on, computer-based introduction to data analysis, the course covers such topics as the application of the scientific method to the study of human behavior, the relationship between logic, observation, and data analysis in the research enterprise, ethical issues in social science research, research design, conceptualization, measurement, modes of observation, and the logic of sampling.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of international affairs through a format that both imparts knowledge on compelling contemporary issues, and assists students to acquire and improve research, writing, and presentation skills that contribute to successful, upper-level coursework. Formerly INS 201 Introduction to International Affairs.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the physical and human geography of the world's regions with emphasis on the Western Hemisphere, Europe and Russia. Particular attention is given to geographical interdependencies and a region's economic, political, and cultural development. Formerly INS 386 World Geography I.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the physical and human geography of the world's regions with an emphasis on Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific realm. Particular attention is given to geographical interdependencies and a region's economic, political, and cultural development. Formerly INS 388 World Geography II.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the significant effect of globalization on the migration phenomenon since the end of the Cold War, with particular emphasis on trends as they affect women. Topics include trafficking of women vs. migrant smuggling, the impact of migrant remittances on family structure, the vulnerability of refugee women and children, and government responses to these shifts in migration trends. 3 CREDITS
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3.00 Credits
Examines contemporary political, economic, environmental and social issues that concern governments and citizens in North, South and Central America and the Caribbean. Focuses on strengthening and promotion of democracy, human rights, gender equality, combating illegal drugs, the environment and sustainable development, international trade, and hemispheric security. This course is a prerequisite for students planning to participate in INAF 411 Model Assembly of the Organization of American States. Formerly INS 301 The Western Hemisphere: Contemporary Multilateral Issues.
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3.00 Credits
Examines contemporary political, economic, environmental and social issues that concern governments and citizens in the African continent. Focuses on issues of democracy, governance and human rights, international cooperation, economic development, and so
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