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Summer 2002
Sociology 606: Sociology of Population and Demography
A comprehensive course that focuses on population theories and
the national and international problems resulting from population
growth. Three credits.
Sociology 553: World Social Development
A consideration of the world social situation, including such
topics as health, food and nutrition, housing and urban planning,
education, employment, and social development in developing areas.
Three credits.
Fall 2002
Political Science 642: International Organizations,
the UN and Its Affiliated Agencies
A study of theories, principles, functions and operations of international
organizations. The principal organs of the United Nations, with
emphasis on the General Assembly and the Security Council will
be examined. Three credits.
History 632: The World Since 1945
A survey of political and economic trends, including the collapse
of European hegemony, the emergence of the Third World, the Cold
War in Europe and in Asia, the breakup of the Soviet Empire, the
resurgence of nationalism and the growing economic importance
of Asia. Three credits.
United Nations 706: International Humanitarian
Assistance
This course will review the evolution of the concept and practice
of humanitarian assistance. It will cover the interface between
humanitarian assistance and peace-keeping operations, the continuum
between emergency assistance and economic/social development,
the role of non-governmental organizations in the provision of
humanitarian assistance, and evolving international legal concepts
of the "right" to humanitarian assistance. The course
will focus on case studies of actual emergency assistance operations.
Three credits.
Sociology 606: Sociology of Population and
Demography
A comprehensive course, focusing on population theories and the
national and international problems resulting from population
growth. Three credits.
UN 710: Research Methods
An examination of the range of research methods employed in social
science. Topics include: theory and methodology, selection of
research designs, quantitative and qualitative approaches, and
the ethics of social research. Three credits.
UN 711: Research Seminar
Cornerstone of the United Nations Program. Students write a major
research paper on a topic related to the United Nations system
and its operations. Three credits.
Spring 2003
Political Science 605: Conflict Resolution
This course will cover both the theory and practice of international
conflict prevention and resolution. Intrastate conflicts will
be considered in so far as they concern the international community.
Theories (games, factor analysis) will be discussed but the main
emphasis will be on practice as illustrated by specific conflict
situations. Negotiation techniques will be examined, with particular
attention given to third party mediation by the UN. The use of
military and non-military means in dealing with conflict will
be analyzed as will the effectiveness of unofficial third party
diplomacy.
Economics 626: Problems of Economic Development
A study of the theories of economic growth and their application
in underdeveloped countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Special attention is paid to the techniques of capital accumulation,
economic planning and government policies. The role of the World
Bank and its affiliates, and foreign aid from industrial countries
are emphasized. Three credits.
Political Science 547: Human Rights in World
Politics
The course examines the impact of human rights on state policies,
theories of human rights, cross-cultural perspectives of human
rights and the question of universality. The five categories of
rights recognized by the international community, negative and
positive rights, the three generations of rights. The evolution
of human rights and the legal instruments and covenants designed
to protect them. Case studies of major human rights abuses and
the efforts by the international community to deal with them--the
role of the United Nations, particular states, non-governmental
organizations, and individuals--are reviewed.. Three credits.
UN 692: Modern Diplomacy
A comprehensive overview of contemporary international diplomacy
considered as art, science, craft, practice, institution and process.
Topics of discussion include the nature and development of diplomacy;
diplomatic practice, methods, and techniques; types of diplomacy
(with special emphasis on multilateral diplomacy); diplomatic
privileges and immunities; the role and function of diplomats;
the diplomat as a foreign affairs professional; and the contribution
of diplomacy toward maintaining world order. Three credits.
UN 710: Research Methods
An examination of the range of research methods employed in social
science. Topics include: theory and methodology, selection of
research designs, quantitative and qualitative approaches, and
the ethics of social research. Three credits.
UN 711: Research Seminar
Cornerstone of the United Nations Program. Students write a major
research paper on a topic related to the United Nations system
and its operations. Three credits.
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