{"id":3313,"date":"2021-06-01T09:42:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T09:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/?page_id=3313"},"modified":"2023-07-26T08:46:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T06:46:44","slug":"international-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/academics\/courses-and-syllabi\/international-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"International Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3313\" class=\"elementor elementor-3313\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3fc8797 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3fc8797\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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data-accordion-id=\"ab24327\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"introduction-to-international-studies\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1791\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Introduction to International Studies<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1791\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"introduction-to-international-studies\"><p><b>Course No:<\/b> L<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ST 100<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Course Title:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Introduction to International Studies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Credits:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Catalog Description<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This introductory, interdisciplinary course exposes students to critical global issues through the lens of the arts, humanities, social and physical sciences.\u00a0 The course will make connections between seemingly disparate events, and contextualize those events in an historical period. Each discussion will consider political, socio-economic, geographic as well as cultural issues in the given context. The course satisfies the General Education-Global Issues requirement. No prerequisites.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Learning Outcomes<br \/><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the completion of this course, students will be able to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Describe various aspects of globalization: economic, cultural, political, etc.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Formulate the major causes of conflict and unrest in the contemporary world.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Define the role of the West in the changing international order.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>4.<\/strong> Make connections between international affairs and domestic developments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>5.<\/strong> Contemplate the concept of interdependence between the West and the \u201cOther world\u201d.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>6.<\/strong> Explore the non-western paradigms of thinking about the world.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>7.<\/strong> Develop geographical literacy, both cartographic and human.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>8.<\/strong> Develop an understanding of global human migration and cultures.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>9.<\/strong> Describe the negative and positive outcomes of imperialism and colonization.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>10.<\/strong> Be aware of the solutions for global controversies and dilemmas.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>11.<\/strong> Demonstrate the ability to critically examine international affairs.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"world-religions\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1792\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">World Religions<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1792\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"world-religions\"><p><b>Course No:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">REL 104<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Course Title:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Religions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Credits:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Catalog Description<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A survey of major religious traditions, focusing on beliefs and teachings concerning God, humanity, the world, concepts of salvation, and destiny. The course also explores forms of worship and cultural contribution of the various religions, as well as their influences in the world today.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"global-risk-assessing-and-managing-transnational-threats\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1793\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Global Risk: Assessing and Managing Transnational Threats<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1793\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"global-risk-assessing-and-managing-transnational-threats\"><p><b>Course No:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SST 201<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Course Title:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Global Risk: Assessing and Managing Transnational Threats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Credits:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Catalog Description<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students are introduced to key concepts and theory and methods of risk management. The various threats are analyzed for their causes, nature, and implications for the international community and US Homeland Security. Students learn about the various domestic and international bodies responsible for responding to security threats. The risk management strategies associated with each type of security threat will be critically assessed for their comprehensiveness, feasibility, and practical application.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"the-new-europe\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1794\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">The New Europe<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1794\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"the-new-europe\"><p><b>Course No:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">POL 215<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Course Title:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The New Europe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Credits:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Catalog Description<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An overview of the historical development of European political and cultural identity from 1947 to the present. One of the major elements of the course will be the study of common economic policies, as well as the introduction of the Euro and its impact on global relations. In addition, this course will examine the future challenges presented by the growth of the European Union, its stability, and the question of European constitutional and institutional reforms.<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Learning Outcomes<br \/><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the completion of this course, students will be able to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Understand the history and major events of Postwar Europe.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Understand the history and evolution of U.S.\u2013 EU relations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Trace the process of European integration.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>4.<\/strong> Describe the structure, organization, and decision-making mechanisms of the EU.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>5.<\/strong> Be familiar with other European organizations, including NATO, OSCE, CSCE, and others.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>6.<\/strong> Understand the roles of key political parties and movements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>7.<\/strong> Be familiar with the basic trends in Europe\u2019s monetary policy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>8.<\/strong> Understand the key issues of European (and trans-Atlantic) security.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>9.<\/strong> Understand European approaches to energy and the environment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>10.<\/strong> Apply the knowledge of European political organizations, social structures, and cultural identity to a case study on one particular European country.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>11.<\/strong> Evaluate the foreign policy role of Europe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Describe various aspects of globalization: economic, cultural, political, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"international-conflicts\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1795\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">International Conflicts<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1795\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"international-conflicts\"><p><b>Course No:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">POL 216<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Course Title:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International Conflicts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Credits:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Catalog Description<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Examines the theoretical and practical aspects of international conflicts in the \u201cglobal\u201d era. By applying the method of comparative analysis and the \u201ccase study\u201d approach, the course will examine how conflicts arise and evolve, and how technological, institutional, and cultural effects of globalization make international conflict more complex and less manageable. A special focus is on conflict prevention and settlement, and peace-making processes. The course also compares international negotiation styles and practices, including negotiations with terrorists.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"international-law-and-organizations\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1796\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">International Law and Organizations<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1796\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"international-law-and-organizations\"><p><b>Course No:<\/b> POL<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0225<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Course Title:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International Law and Organizations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Credits:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Catalog Description<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This course provides students with basic concepts, norms and actors of public international law. Focusing on the international political order that evolved in the aftermath of World War II, the course analyzes main norms of international law as well as the history and role of international organizations. The course explores the foundational principles of international law, state responsibility under international law, and the role of international organization.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76efe60\" data-id=\"76efe60\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3672b38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"3672b38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-3672b38\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"3672b38\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"methods-of-inquiry-in-the-humanities\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5701\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Methods of Inquiry in the Humanities<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5701\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"methods-of-inquiry-in-the-humanities\"><p><b>Course No:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LST 302<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Course Title:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Methods of Inquiry in the Humanities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Credits:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Catalog Description<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An in-depth exploration of humanities-based research methods, this course prepares humanities majors for Senior Thesis I and II. The course addresses contemporary modes of inquiry, including the role that race, class, gender, and nation play in interpretation and analysis. Other methods examined include: textual analysis, phenomenology, archival historical research, oral history, and ethnography. The process of discovering a senior thesis topic, writing a literature review, and selecting methodologies are integral to the class.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"intercultural-communication\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5702\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Intercultural Communication<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5702\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"intercultural-communication\"><p><b>Course No:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LST 315<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Course Title:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intercultural Communication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Credits:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Catalog Description<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This course is an exploration of the interdisciplinary field of intercultural communication. Emphasis is on increasing communicative competencies in cross-cultural settings. Drawing from the fields of anthropology, communication, linguistics, psychology, and sociology, this course is designed for students who wish to gain the practical skills necessary to communicate effectively in today\u2019s interdependent international community. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Learning Outcomes<br \/><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the conclusion of this course a student will:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Value and appreciate cultural diversity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Develop lingua-cultural awareness and flexibility.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Develop skills to work and study within culturally diverse contexts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>4.<\/strong> Apply the theories of intercultural communication to daily encounters.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>5.<\/strong> Identify the challenges and barriers to effective intercultural communication.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>6.<\/strong> Communicate effectively with those from different cultural backgrounds.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"world-geography\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5703\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">World Geography<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5703\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"world-geography\"><p><b>Course No:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IST 325<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Course Title:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Geography<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Credits:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p><p><b><br \/>Catalog Description<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A comprehensive study of regional world geography. The focus is on both physiographic characteristics of each region as well as their human culture traits such as population, economics, language, religion, and urban space. 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