International Relations (IR)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/sir/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in VKC301; phone 740-6278.
Basic concepts of world affairs for non-majors. Development of competency to understand and critically evaluate global relations and international events, stressing empirical approaches. Not available for major credit.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture, one discussion section and WRIT 140 listed below. (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement) .
- Concurrent enrollment: WRIT 140
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050 | 37710R | Lecture | 1:05-5:10pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 25 | Patrick James | SOSB40 |  | |
| 050 | 37711R | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 12 of 13 | SOSB41 | | ||
| 050 | 37712R | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 10 of 13 | SOSB41 | |
Concurrent Course
WRIT 140: Writing and Critical Reasoning (4.0 units)
Focuses on analytical and argumentative writing skills requisite to academic and professional writing. Emphasizes logical analysis of texts and other data, effective use of evidence, ethical argumentation, and stylistic and grammatical fluency. Requires concurrent enrollment with an affiliated General Education course in the Social Issues category. Students must achieve a satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the SAT, the USC Writing Examination, or credit for WRIT 120 or 121 bef
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 054 | 64112D | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:05pm | MTuWTh | 8 of 17 | Paul Blomeyer | GFS113 | |
People, money, things, information, and ideas flow across national borders. How can we understand globalization, its consequences, and how to manage it? Multimedia training is involved.
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050 | 37787R | Lecture | 9:00-1:10pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 20 | Nina Rathbun | THH205 | |
Processes of conflict, violence, change, integration, stability, and peace in world society, analyzed primarily through the literature of the peace research movement.
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 099 | 37808D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 10 | Kosal Path,Karen Jungblut | OFFICE | |
Examines the nature of remittances and their effects. Can remittances promote development? Explores policy making focused on improving the quality of remittance expenditures in Mexico. Recommended preparation: Working ability with Spanish.
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 099 | 38082D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Pamela Starr | TBA | |
Policies and programs aimed at stopping the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Presentations by executive/legislative officials involved in formulation and implementation of non-proliferation. Junior or senior standing required.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 099 | 38083D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 15 | Wayne Glass | OFFICE | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 051 | 37862D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 055 | 37963D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 8 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 059 | 37965D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | |
Local, national, and international internships. Not available for graduate credit.
| Session | Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 055 | 37967D | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 6 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 059 | 37969D | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 051 | 37970D | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 099 | 38080D | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 12 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 099 | 38081D | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 12 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the Master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Session | Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 051 | 38049D | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 055 | 38050D | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 8 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 059 | 38051D | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 050 | 38054D | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 2 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | |
Study of contemporary institutions in selected regions of the world. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 055 | 38052D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 6 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 059 | 38053D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 23 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 059 | 38056D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 051 | 38064D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 055 | 38065D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 6 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | | |
| 059 | 38066D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | |
Subjects specifically relevant to an international relations field; conducted for Ph.D. students, sometimes conducted as intensive short courses.
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 055 | 38067D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
| Session | Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 059 | 38070D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | Laurie Brand | OFFICE | |
Information accurate as of 10/1/2009 9:14 AM.