INTS International Studies
INTS 2090 Selected Topics in International Studies
1-3 Credit Hours. 1-3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Selected Topics in International Studies.
INTS 2130 Introduction to International Studies
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
The course is designed to introduce students to a complex array of interdisciplinary perspectives that define the relationships and issues of the contemporary international system. Students are exposed to economic, social, political, geographical, technological, and cultural challenges facing the contemporary world.
INTS 2132 Politics of Ethnicity
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Analyzes the politics of ethnicity and ethnic conflict.
INTS 3090 Selected Topics in International Studies
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Selected Topics in International Studies.
INTS 3130 Contemporary World Cultures
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Survey and analysis of contemporary world cultures, in which selected cultural features, such as religion, political institutions, and interpersonal communications are examined across applicable cultures.
Prerequisite(s): INTS 2130.
INTS 3132 Asian Politics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course examines the diversities across and within South, Southeast, and East Asia. It analyzes the following key themes: nationalism, colonialism, regime change, economic development, civil society and social movements, political conflict, and ethno-religious pluralism.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 3132.
INTS 3134 Middle East Politics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Examines political change and economic development in the Middle East in the last century, focusing on colonialism, radical Islam, oil politics, Arab nationalism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the U.S. role in the Middle East.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 3134.
INTS 3230 Global Issues
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Study of selected global issues and problems facing all nations, states, and peoples.
Prerequisite(s): INTS 2130.
INTS 3232 Psychology of Gender
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Examines biological and environmental determinants of gender, as well as, the role of gender in cognitive functioning, personality, physical and mental health, interpersonal relationships, and work life.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
Cross Listing(s): PSYC 3232.
INTS 3234 Introduction to the European Union
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course will introduce students to the history, institutions, policies, and cultures of the European Union and its member states.
INTS 3236 International Relations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Introduces students to the basic concepts of international relations, including those of war and peace, power, foreign policy, international organization, markets, demography, ecology, and the impact of information technology. Students will be provided with the necessary concepts, theories, and methods used in the discipline including quantitative analysis in order to gain a better understanding of the nature and problems of international relations.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 3236.
INTS 3239 Human Rights in International Relations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course will explore the vulnerability of various political minorities to human rights abuses at the global level and provide an assessment of the roles of states, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations in human rights issues.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101 and POLS 2101.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 3239.
INTS 3250 The Muslim World to Tamerlane
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of the rise of Islam in the seventh century and of the various Muslim societies that arose prior to the fifteenth century from the Iberian Peninsula to South Asia.
INTS 3251 The Muslim World Since Genghis Khan
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of the global reach of the Islam since the thirteenth century. The focus is on how Muslim societies have dealt with the precipitous decline in their well-being since the pinnacle of influence in the seventeenth century.
INTS 3333 International Public Relations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Introduces the performance of public relations in international contexts. Consideration will be given to the political, economic, social, and historical contexts affecting public relations practices. Special emphasis will be placed on the interaction between government and public relations.
Cross Listing(s): PRCA 3333.
INTS 3338 Contemporary Europe
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An examination of the European experience since the end of World War II. Emphasizes the political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual change and continuity in the years 1945 to the present.
Cross Listing(s): HIST 3338.
INTS 3430 International Security Affairs
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Provides an examination of an array of international security concepts and dynamics including features and aspects of both state and individual security. The course addresses applicable actors, institutions, processes, theories and prominent international issues. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify and discuss an assortment of issues pertinent to state and individual security threats and policies.
INTS 3431 Identity and Nationalism
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An examination of the theories behind nationalism and its influence on identity construction. Consideration will be given to the political, social, cultural, and historical contexts affecting the existence of the nation, and its role within the contemporary globalized world. The course also places an emphasis on the special relationship between the nation and the state.
INTS 3532 The Modern Middle East
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A survey of the major developments in the Middle East since World War I.
Cross Listing(s): HIST 3532.
INTS 3533 Global Health
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course provides an interdisciplinary understanding of how socio-structural factors, global institutions, and political interests impact health outcomes and policies at various levels of analysis. Considering various theoretical perspectives, the class surveys various health-related subjects, including nutrition, health systems, infectious disease, health technologies, and human rights.
INTS 3534 Modern Southeast Asia
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Common themes of the region from 1600, including the impact of the West, the nationalist response, and the post-WW II rise of a modern community of nations.
Cross Listing(s): HIST 3534.
INTS 3536 Global Food Security
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course explores the histories, ideas and practices of 'food security', as well as the contemporary politics of the global food system. Topics include the relationship between food and war, agrarian modernization, agricultural trade, food as a human right, land grabbing, and food sovereignty.
INTS 3537 Colonial Latin America
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A political, social,and economic survey of Latin America from its pre-Columbia era to its struggles for independence.
INTS 3538 Modern Latin America
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A political, social, and economic survey of Latin America from independence to the present.
INTS 3539 Cuba and the Caribbean
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
The course will discuss the development of the Caribbean generally before addressing contemporary policy issues in a rapidly changing Cuba. Regionalism, economic integration and international organizations will be discussed in this context as well.
INTS 3540 International Leadership
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Is there a role for leadership in international and transnational politics today? In this class, students will analyze this question by studying old and new texts on leadership and practicing leadership in an intensive field activity.
INTS 3551 Introduction to United Nations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts of international organizations and the part that they play today in international politics. Specifically, we will examine the United Nations, its structure and function, its failures and successes, and what the future holds for this organization.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 3551.
INTS 3571 Development and Sustainability
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Sustainable Development offers students a unique opportunity to merge theory, policy, and practice in a meaningful contemporary context that highlights interdisciplinary and holistic perspectives on the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of development. The course will address alternative and post-modern considerations for sustainability so as to provide the context for considering cases in the real world.
INTS 3572 Comparative Democratization
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course is intended as a broad, introductory survey of the political, social, cultural, economic, and international factors that foster the development and consolidation of democracy. The course will address the philosophical origins and normative aspects of democracy before examining the process of democratization through a historical and comparative perspective.
INTS 3573 Sustainable Ocean Policy
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
INTS 3620 Research Methods in International Studies
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course is an introduction to the types of qualitative research designs and research techniques inherent in the multidisciplinary concentrations of International Studies. Students will examine and have direct experience in data collection, analysis, and research reporting. Registration approval may be granted by permission from the Department Chair if students have sufficient upper-division credits.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in INTS 2130 and INTS 3130 OR INTS 3230.
INTS 4090 Selected Topics in International Studies
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Selected Topics in International Studies.
Cross Listing(s): EURO 4090.
INTS 4132 U.S. Foreign Policy
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Provides basic information and understanding of the key elements and actions involved in the formulation and execution of U.S. foreign policy. Special attention is given to the impact of U.S. foreign policy on the international system.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 4132.
INTS 4133 U.S. Diplomacy: The Cold War
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Examines the history of U.S. foreign relations from the aftermath of World War II to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Cross Listing(s): HIST 4133.
INTS 4135 International Organizations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An analytical study of the organization, powers, and problems of global and regional international agencies with particular emphasis upon the European Union.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1100 or POLS 2101.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 4135.
INTS 4136 Politics of Industrialized Nations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course focuses on examination of the cultural, social, and political factors that contribute to the structure, function, and problems of contemporary nation-states in the Global North.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101 or POLS 2101.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 4136.
INTS 4137 Politics of the Global South
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
In this course, students examine the cultural, social, historical and political factors which have shaped the politics and policies of nation-states in the "Global South." Special emphasis will be given to states that are found in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1100 or POLS 2101.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 4137.
INTS 4138 International Terrorism
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Designed to explore the political, religious, economic, and social issues which pervade the global environment. Key issues to be addressed include different forms of terrorism, conflict resolution, and at the state level reunification issues. Emphasizes the critical, and perhaps, decisive and controlling impact which terrorist groups level on policy changes.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 4138.
INTS 4238 International Conflict
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Examines the causes of international and civil war, including theories about alliances, power, bargaining, arms races, conventional and nuclear deterrence, nuclear weapon proliferation, and ethnicity.
INTS 4330 Rhetoric of International Relations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Examines the discourse of international relations from a rhetorical perspective. Emphasizes the analysis and criticism of persuasive messages used in international relations from Aristotlean, Neo-Aristotlean, dramatistic and narrative rhetorical theoretical bases.
Cross Listing(s): COMS 4330.
INTS 4581 Model United Nations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Prepares students for Georgia Southern's participation in the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City in the spring of each year. Students learn the structure, function and organization of the United Nations as well as in-depth knowledge of the particular country that they will be representing in New York. Emphasis is place on learning parliamentary procedure and diplomatic skills as part of the research conducted for becoming an advocate of the country being represented.
Prerequisite(s): INTS 3551 or POLS 3551.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 4581.
INTS 4582 Model United Nations II
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course is designed for students in the second year of their participation on Georgia Southern University's National Model United Nations (NMUN) delegation. In addition to studying a different country and region of the world which requires students to learn the history, culture, and foreign policies of their assigned country, NMUN students also research and write on topics in different United Nations committees. Second-year delegates also take on added responsibility to plan, coordinate, and execute three Georgia Southern-sponsored Model United Nations conferences. Emphasis is placed on learning the intricacies and nuances of parliamentary procedure as it applies to both the Middle School and High School conferences conducted by Georgia Southern University.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 4581 or INTS 4581.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 4582.
INTS 4630 Seminar in International Studies
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Advanced course focusing on major themes and issues in international relations.
INTS 4790 Internships Abroad
3-12 Credit Hours. 0 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Provides practical experience abroad. Students are selected by departmental process.
INTS 4890 Directed Independent Study
1-12 Credit Hours. 1-12 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Concentrated study of a topic or theme of an international nature and scope.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
INTS 5195 Exchange Semester Abroad
1-18 Credit Hours. 1-18 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course is designed to facilitate student participation in approved exchange semester abroad programs offered through Georgia Southern University. Registration in this course combined with a completed Course of Study Approval Form provides permission to submit official credit awarded by an approved host institution abroad as transfer credit to Georgia Southern University.
INTS 5531 Modern Japan
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Japan through the Tokugawa period to its nineteenth century emergence from isolation and its growth as a world power with emphasis on traditional culture, industrialization, and post-WW II society.
Cross Listing(s): INTS 5531G, HIST 5531, HIST 5531G.
INTS 5532 Modern China
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Cultural change and continuities of China from 1600 to its response to the West, the rise of the Peoples' Republic, and the Post-Mao present.
Cross Listing(s): INTS 5532G, HIST 5532, HIST 5532G.
INTS 5633 Seminar in International Politics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Designed to familiarize students with the theories which guide the conduct and analysis of international relations. These theories are examined in both their classical and contemporary context and used to evaluate and assess international relations' phenomena, such as international conflict, international trade and finance, and international human rights.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in POLS 2101 and POLS 2130.
Cross Listing(s): INTS 5633G, POLS 5633, POLS 5633G.
INTS 5634 Seminar in Comparative Politics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Provides an overview of the comparative method and theory building in comparative politics focusing on the macro-structural, rational choice, cultural and statist approaches. Furthermore, it analyzes various themes within Comparative Politics: political culture, regimes and regime transitions, elections and party systems, ethnicity and nationalism, political mobilization, revolution, civil wars and insurgencies. The topical focus is substantiated with relevant case studies, case comparisons and cross-case analysis to explore the diversity of the field and political processes across the world.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in POLS 2101 and POLS 2130.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 5634, POLS 5634G.
INTS 5635 Seminar in International Organizations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An analytical study of the organization, powers, and problems of global and regional international organizations.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in POLS 2101 and POLS 2130.
Cross Listing(s): INTS 5635G, POLS 5635, POLS 5635G.
INTS 5531G Modern Japan
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Japan through the Tokugawa period to its nineteenth-century emergence from isolation and its growth as a world power with emphasis on traditional culture, industrialization, and post-WWII society. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do.
Cross Listing(s): INTS 5531, HIST 5531, HIST 5531G.
INTS 5532G Modern China
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Cultural change and continuities of China from 1600 to its response to the West, the rise of the People's Republic, and the Post-Mao present.
Cross Listing(s): INTS 5532, HIST 5532, HIST 5532G.
INTS 5533G Economic Rivals: U.S.-EC-Japan
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Contrasts the historical development of business in the U.S., European Community, and Japan from preindustrial times to the present, emphasizing how culture, economics, and politics have shaped business growth and international trade, creating rival capitalists. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do.
Cross Listing(s): INTS 5533, HIST 5533, HIST 5533G.
INTS 5633G Seminar in International Politics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Designed to familiarize students with the theories which guide the conduct and analysis of international relations. These theories are examined in both their classical and contemporary context and used to evaluate and assess international relations phenomena. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do.
Cross Listing(s): INTS 5633, POLS 5633, POLS 5633G.
INTS 5635G Seminar in International Organizations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An analytical study of the organization, powers, and problems of global and regional international agencies with particular emphasis upon the European Union. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do.
Cross Listing(s): INTS 5635, POLS 5635, POLS 5635G.