International Relations

• GRS IR 788: International Relations of Asia-Pacific
  Focuses on the international relations of the Asia-Pacific region. Analysis of issues that have defined regional relations; the impact of the Cold War and its aftermath, the impact of regional economic growth and dynamism, and the emergence of contention over regional identity and its relationsip to global politics.
• GRS IR 789: Globalization, Development, Governance
  Graduate Prerequisites: graduate student standing.
  Covers the latest theory and evidence related to international trade and development policy. Additional focus on how these issues are dealth with by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and international economic agreements.
• GRS IR 794: Current Issues in International Environmental Affairs
  Seminar explores key concepts related to regimes and environmental diplomacy and focuses on a selected set of contemporary issues in international environmental affairs. Seeks to foster research and writing on the negotiation and implementation of environmental treaties. Meets with EE794
• GRS IR 798: Global Development Capstone
  Graduate Prerequisites: at least 12 credits toward the MA in Global Development Policy or theMA in Global Development Economics.
  (Meets with GRS EC 798 and GE798.) Capstone course for MA students in Global Development Policy and Global Development Economics. Students, working in groups, design and carry out an interdisciplinary policy analysis comparable to those performed for a government or nonprofit agency.
• GRS IR 799: MAIA Paper Workshop
  Provides structure and support to MAIA Paper writers. Goals include formulating researchable questions, creating viable research and writing strategies, and critiquing intermediate efforts. Focuses on creating an environment of peer feedback. Normally taken twice, in two consecutive semesters, by MAIA students. Cannot be taken more than twice for credit.
• GRS IR 825: Seminar: Women and Social Change in the Developing World
  (Meets with GRS SO 820.) Studies women in nonindustrial countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, stressing empirical research, theory, and methodology. Comparisons between regions and with industrial countries. Focus on sex segregation, female labor force participation, migration, fertility, family roles, and women and political power.
• GRS IR 901: Directed Study I
  Advanced independent study in international relations under the supervision of a faculty member. Course usually requires a formal research paper. Hours arranged.
• GRS IR 902: Directed Study II
  Advanced independent study in international relations under the supervision of a faculty member. Course usually requires a formal research paper. Hours arranged.