JSIS 488 Special Topics in European Studies

JSIS B 455 International Environmental Policy

Examines the economics of international environmental policy from both a theoretical and empirical perspective. Focus is on environmental policy in China, the U.S. and Europe and on the challenges combining

JSIS A 239 Greece: Ancient to Modern

How are Ancient and Modern Greece connected to each other? Learn about great moments in Ancient Greek culture (tyranny and democracy, tragedy and comedy, athletics and art) and the complex

JSIS A 362 The Political Economy of Africa

Focuses on the political economy of governance, development, and conflict in sub-Saharan African countries since independence. Explores the political and economic choices made by Africa’s colonial and post-colonial regimes and

JSIS A 314 History of Modern Israel/Palestine

Introduces the people, institutions, and culture of Israel is the context of larger global forces. Examines domestic, regional, and international elements, both historically and in the contemporary period, that have

JSIS A 324 Human Rights in Latin America

Overview of human rights issues and their recent evolution in Latin American history; military dictatorships; contemporary challenges in the region’s democracies. Human rights concerns in relation to broader sociopolitical context.

JSIS 201 The Making of the 21st Century

Provides a historical understanding of the twentieth century and major global issues today. Focuses on interdisciplinary social science theories, methods, and information relating to global processes and on developing analytical