THE UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
5135 Social Science
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http://www.socsci.uci.edu/istudies/
Deborah D. Avant,
Director
Core Faculty
Deborah D. Avant, Ph.D. University of California, San Diego, Director of International Studies and Professor of Political Science
Tom Boellstorff, Ph.D. Stanford University, Associate Professor of Anthropology
Alison Brysk, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor of Political Science
Michael L. Burton, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor of Anthropology and Economics
Vinayak Chaturvedi, Ph.D. University of Cambridge, Associate Professor of History
Susan Bibler Coutin, Ph.D. Stanford University, Associate Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Russell J. Dalton, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Professor of Political Science
Paula Garb, Ph.D. U.S.S.R. Academy of Sciences, Associate Director of International Studies and Associate Adjunct Professor of Anthropology
Michelle Garfinkel, Ph.D. Brown University, Professor of Economics
Susan Greenhalgh, Ph.D. Columbia University, Professor of Anthropology
Inderpal Grewal, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Director of the Graduate Program in Culture and Theory and Professor of Women's Studies
Mark A. LeVine, Ph.D. New York University, Professor of History
Cecelia Lynch, Ph.D. Columbia University, Director of the Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies and Associate Professor of Political Science
William M. Maurer, Ph.D. Stanford University, Department Chair and Professor of Anthropology
Robert G. Moeller, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Interim Department Chair and Professor of History
Patrick Morgan, Ph.D. Yale University, Professor of Political Science and Thomas T. and Elizabeth C. Tierney Chair in Global Peace and Conflict Studies
Keith L. Nelson, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor Emeritus of History
Kenneth L. Pomeranz, Ph.D. Yale University, UCI Chancellor's Professor of History and of East Asian Languages and Literatures
Gary Richardson, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Associate Professor of Economics
Kamal Sadiq, Ph.D. University of Chicago, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Wayne Sandholtz, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Political Science
William Schonfeld, Ph.D. Princeton University, Director of the Center for the Study of Democracy and Professor of Political Science
Caesar D. Sereseres, Ph.D. University of California, Riverside, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, School of Social Sciences, and Associate Professor of Political Science
Stergios Skaperdas, Ph.D. The Johns Hopkins University, Professor of Economics
David A. Smith, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Professor of Sociology and of Planning, Policy, and Design
David A. Snow, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, UCI Chancellor's Professor of Sociology
Etel Solingen, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Steering Committee of the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC)
Dorothy J. Solinger, Ph.D. Stanford University, Co-Director of the Minor in Asian Studies and Professor of Political Science
Steven C. Topik, Ph.D. University of Texas, Professor of History
Robert Uriu, Ph.D. Columbia University, Professor of Political Science
Wang Feng, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Department Chair and Professor of Sociology
Charles J. Wheeler, Ph.D. Yale University, Assistant Professor of History
Affiliated Faculty
Nurudeen Alao, Ph.D. Northwestern University, Lecturer in Geography
Marigee Bacolod, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Assistant Professor of Economics
Nina Bandelj, Ph.D. Princeton University, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Victoria Bernal, Ph.D. Northwestern University, Associate Professor of Anthropology
Scott A. Bollens, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design and Drew, Chace, and Erin Warmington Chair in the Social Ecology of Peace and International Cooperation
Carolyn P. Boyd, Ph.D. University of Washington, Dean of the Graduate Division and Professor of History
Susan K. Brown, Ph.D. University of Washington, Associate Professor of Sociology
Leo R. Chávez, Ph.D. Stanford University, Director of the Center for the Study of Latinos in a Global Society and Professor of Anthropology
Yong Chen, Ph.D. Cornell University, Associate Professor of History and Asian American Studies
Joseph F. DiMento, Ph.D., J.D. University of Michigan, Professor of Planning Policy and Design; Law; Environmental Health, Science, and Policy; and Management
Raúl Fernández, Ph.D. Claremont Graduate School, Director of the UC-Cuba Academic Initiative and Professor of Chicano/Latino Studies and Social Sciences
David John Frank, Ph.D. Stanford University, Associate Professor of Sociology
John Graham, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Management
James B. Given, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor of History
Douglas M. Haynes, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Director of the ADVANCE Program for Faculty Equity and Diversity and Associate Professor of History
Lamar M. Hill, Ph.D. University of London, Professor Emeritus of History
Helen Ingram, Ph.D. Columbia University, Professor Emerita of Planning, Policy, and Design
Lina Kreidie, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Associate Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for the Scientific Study of Ethics and Morality and Lecturer in Political Science
Karen Leonard, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Director of the Center for Asian Studies and Professor of Anthropology
Lynn Mally, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of History
Richard Matthew, Ph.D. Princeton University, Director of the Center for Unconventional Security Affairs and Associate Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design
Michael McBride, Ph.D. Yale University, Assistant Professor of Economics
Martin C. McGuire, Ph.D. Harvard University, Professor Emeritus of Economics
Kristen R. Monroe, Ph.D. University of Chicago, Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for the Scientific Study of Ethics and Morality and Professor of Political Science
Riley Newman, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor Emeritus of Physics
Eugene Y. Park, Ph.D. Harvard University, Associate Professor of History
Priya Ranjan, Ph.D. Columbia University, Associate Professor of Economics
Yang Su, Ph.D. Stanford University, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Kaushik Sunder Rajan, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Timothy Tackett, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor of History
Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Director of the International Center for Writing and Translation and UCI Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature
Anne Walthall, Ph.D. University of Chicago, Co-Director of the Minor in Asian Studies and Professor of History and of East Asian Languages and Literatures
Mei Zhan, Ph.D. Stanford University, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
The major in International Studies provides an interdisciplinary perspective on contemporary global issues, societies, and cultures. International Studies majors acquire twenty-first-century analytical skills and knowledge that will enable them to understand and contribute to shaping the rapidly evolving global community. The degree in International Studies prepares students for graduate study and professional careers in a variety of fields in the national and international job markets such as international affairs and public policy, international business and finance, international organizations, and academic research and teaching.
Requirements for the major include a three-course core sequence (Origins of Global Interdependence, Global Issues and Institutions, and Global Economy), three additional lower-division courses, four upper-division courses on a region, five upper-division courses on a theme, and foreign language competence. Faculty advising is an essential part of the major.
International Studies majors are also required to pursue an international experience, as explained in detail in requirement F below.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE
University Requirements: See pages 58-63.
School Requirements: See page 461.
Requirements for the Major
A. International Studies 11, 12, and 13.
B. Three additional lower-division courses from the following list; students are encouraged to take Anthropology 30A, Political Science 41A, or Sociology 2: Anthropology 2A, 2D, 20A, 30A; Economics 20A, 20B; History 11, 21B, 21C; Linguistics 1; Political Science 41A, 42A, 43D, 51A; Social Science 12A; Social Science (Geography) 5A, 5B, or 5D (one course only to count toward major); Sociology 2, 3, 44, 75, 77; Environmental Analysis and Design E8. (Students should be advised that these courses provide critical "stepping stones" to advanced study. Please consult with the Academic Counseling Office concerning appropriate course work for your chosen upper-division module and educational and career objectives.)
C. Five upper-division module courses, at least three of which must be from one module. Students are encouraged to take Political Science 144A and History 101. The four modules are Global Issues and Institutions, Global Conflict and Negotiation, Global Role of U.S. and California, and Global Society and Culture. The approved courses are as follows:
Global Issues and Institutions: Anthropology 125A, 125B; Economics 148A, 152A, 161B, 161C; International Studies 111A, 112A; Political Science 141B, 143E, 144A, 151G, 154C, 154E, 155E, 156A, 157A, 172A; Sociology 173; Criminology, Law and Society C129; Environmental Analysis and Design E127; History 135D, 190 (approval required as topics vary); Management 190 (when title is International Business); Planning, Policy, and Design 136, 137, 139.
Global Conflict and Negotiation: Anthropology 136D; International Studies 121; Political Science 142G, 143B, 143F, 146A, 154G, 155E; Social Science 183B, 183C; Sociology 178, 179 (when title is Ethnicity in World Perspective); Environmental Analysis and Design E113; History 126A, 126B, 126C; Psychology and Social Behavior P175P.
Global Role of United States and California: Anthropology 125X, 161T; Economics 148A; Political Science 126C, 141E, 142D, 142E, 142F, 142G, 145B; Social Science 173I; Criminology, Law and Society C128; History 158A, 158B.
Global Society and Culture: Anthropology 121D, 121G, 121H, 121J, 125A, 125B, 129, 132A, 134E, 135A, 136A, 174A; Political Science 157A; Sociology 144, 147A, 165A, 173, 178, 179 (when title is Ethnicity in World Perspective); Criminology, Law and Society C102; Planning, Policy, and Design 102, 152; Psychology and Social Behavior P124D.
D. Four upper-division Regional Studies courses, at least three of which must cover one geographic region. Students are encouraged to select a portion of these courses that cover the period of the nineteenth-twenty-first centuries. Students may obtain credit for one of these three courses through participation in a study abroad program within the particular region. These regions are Europe, Middle East/Africa, Asia/Pacific Rim, and the Americas (excluding United States of America). Approved courses are Anthropology 135H, 135I, 138O, 138P, 138Q, 138S, 138T, 141A, 160-169 (excluding 161T and 162B); Economics 162A; International Studies 179; Political Science 141C, 141E, 151A-151F, 152C-152F, 153A-153E, 154F, 155F, 156C; Social Science 172F, 172G, 176A; Sociology 175A, 175B; History 110-129, 130A-B, 132, 161-169, 170.
The list of approved Regional Studies courses is available at http://hypatia.ss.uci.edu/ssrc/instud.htm.
E. Competency in an approved modern international language other than English. Competency is established by completion of one course beyond the 2A level. The language requirement may be met through (1) language courses at UCI, (2) language courses taken during study abroad, (3) a proficiency examination, or (4) courses taken at another college-level institution when the language is not offered at UCI. The following languages will automatically be approved: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Other languages will be considered on a case-by-case basis by petition. (Students are strongly encouraged to go beyond these minimal requirements with additional work in the language, literature, and culture courses taught in the language.)
F. International Studies majors are also required to pursue some form of international experience for a minimum of one quarter. Majors are encouraged to study abroad through the Education Abroad Program (EAP) or the International Opportunities Program (IOP), which are available for periods of a quarter, year, or summer. When this is not possible, work overseas (through IOP) or a domestic internship with the UCI Washington D.C. Academic Internship Program, or the Social Science Internship Program (Social Science 197) with an international focus may be substituted.
HONORS PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
The Honors Program allows International Studies majors to engage in research leading to the completion of an honors thesis. The topic for the honors thesis is selected by the student, in consultation with a faculty advisor, and should reflect a theme consistent with the student's module in the International Studies major. The Honors Program is open to all junior and senior International Studies majors with an overall GPA of 3.0 and a 3.5 GPA in the major who have taken all three core courses (International Studies 11, 12, and 13) and at least two upper-division courses that count toward the International Studies major. Successful completion of a written senior thesis in the International Studies 190 course satisfies the upper-division writing general education requirement.
During the spring quarter of the junior year or during the summer before the senior year, students formally apply to the Honors Program. Students will be notified of their selection to the Honors Program by September 1. In the fall quarter of the senior year, students enroll in International Studies H180, Honors Research Seminar. In this course, each student formulates a written research plan (i.e., prospectus) for the honors thesis. Students also select a faculty member who agrees to supervise the research, evaluate the written work, and approve the honors thesis. In the winter quarter of the senior year, students enroll in International Studies H190, Senior Thesis, with their faculty advisor. The faculty advisor supervises and evaluates data collection and analysis and reads and edits chapter drafts. In the spring quarter of the senior year, students enroll in a second quarter of Senior Thesis, with their faculty advisor. The thesis is to be completed by the student and approved by the advisor prior to the end of the quarter.
Honors students must also demonstrate a high level of language proficiency by completing two courses beyond the 2A level in language, literature, or culture taught in their chosen international language.
International Studies majors are also required to pursue some form of international experience, as explained in detail in major requirement F.
SIGMA IOTA RHO: NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY
The National Honor Society in International Studies was established in 1985, and welcomed the University of California, Irvine, designated Gamma Gamma, as its newest chapter on November 30, 2006. The Gamma Gamma Chapter was established primarily as a means by which to honor those students who have excelled academically and to foster integrity and creative performance in the understanding of world affairs.
For more information call the International Studies program office at (949) 824-9229.
Courses in International Studies
LOWER-DIVISION
11 Origins of Global Interdependence (4). Offers a general overview of the rise of global interdependence in political, economic, demographic, and cultural terms. Considers what drove people from relative isolation into intensified intercourse with one another, and investigates the consequences of this shift. Same as Anthropology 41A. (VIII)
12 Global Issues and Institutions (4). Surveys recent developments in the nature of global interdependence. Examines the major political, economic, and military conflicts and recent problems of population growth, environmental decay, ethnic/national antagonism and violence, and post-Cold War politics. Same as Political Science 44A. (VIII)
13 Global Economy (4). Acquaints students with the fundamental patterns and problems of the global economy. Emphasizes the historical roots and political implications of economic choices. Same as Economics 13. (VIII)
16 Physics of Weapons and Their Control (4). Lecture, three hours. Introduction to physics related to issues of peace and conflict. Topics include: nuclear and non-nuclear weapons, delivery systems, missile defense systems, satellite surveillance systems, technology for homeland security, and arms control. Same as Physics 16. (II)
UPPER-DIVISION
111A Economic Development (4). Reviews the process of economic development across the globe. Topics include main theories of economic development, influence of domestic and international policies on economic development, and the effect of economic development on institutions and the environment. (VIII)
112A International Business (4). Introduction to conducting business in the international arena, decision making in the organization, and globalization of markets and production. Topics covered range from tax and finance to ethics, marketing, and more. Continuing corporate regulatory scandals discussed. Same as Social Science 115D. (VIII)
120 Global Environmental Issues (4). While many agree that environmental problems threaten humankind, there is much disagreement over the nature of these threats and how to address them. Examines global environmental issues from various perspectives in order to provide answers to these questions. Same as Planning, Policy, and Design 136 and Political Science 143D.
121 Social Ecology of Peace (4). Examination of differing definitions of the problem of achieving peace and the special problems of seeking peace in the nuclear age. Same as Environmental Analysis and Design E113. (VIII)
122 Nuclear Environments (4). Understanding the impact of the nuclear age on the environment and human health through the interrelated developments of nuclear power and nuclear weapons. The early years of weapon development, catastrophic environmental pollution, perils of nuclear power in the U.S. and Russia. Same as Environmental Analysis and Design E127 and Public Health 168. (VIII)
123 International Environment Management (4). Network of intergovernmental organizations (the United Nations, in particular) and international nongovernmental organizations in the field of environmental management. Analysis of key international projects and sources of information. Lessons for the integration of international research expertise. Prerequisite: Criminology, Law and Society C7. Same as Planning, Policy, and Design 137 and Criminology, Law and Society C129.
130 Transnational Gangs (4). Examines the internationalization of U.S. domestic street gangs. The relationship between California gangs Mara Salvatrucha and 18th Street and Mexico/Central American gangs is assessed. Specified topics include: mobilization, migration, territorialism, culture, organization, and use of technology. Same as Social Science 120. (VIII)
135 California and Global Economy (4). Presents the nature of the State's economy and the current and projected role of California in the world economy. Same as Social Science 115E. (VIII)
151A Philosophies and World Religions (4). Examines major religious traditions that shape human cultures. A new global order is forming led by globalization of technology, trade, finance, popular culture, education, science, and medicine. What role will religion play in the future? Same as Social Science 170P. (VIII)
152A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Fundamentals (4). Introduction to non-governmental organizations, including their role in U.S. society and the international community. Explores varying definitions of NGOs and the characteristics held in common by all NGOs. Same as Social Science 152A. (VIII)
154 Ethics and Justice in International Affairs (4). Analyzes choices regarding the use of force, resolving conflict, and promoting human rights and social justice. Special attention is given to the American experience as a principal case study of ethics and statecraft. Prerequisites: International Studies majors only; satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.
155A International Journalism (4). Studies and critically analyzes how the media covers international issues that have reshaped American foreign coverage and the implications for Americans and U.S. foreign policy. Focuses on international reporting as a way of developing fundamental skills of journalism. Same as Social Science 184F. (VIII)
155B Media Writing (4). Designed to teach reporting and news writing basics. Students learn how to gather and organize information, ask effective questions, develop story ideas, research facts, and write stories on deadline. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement. Same as Social Science 184G.
160 Lebanese Politics (4). Explores the domestic, regional, and international dynamics that make Lebanon a challenge to its Middle Eastern neighbors. A comparison between Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries. (VIII)
161 Islam and the West (4). Analyzes how modernity transformed the relationship between Islam and the West, Jew and Arab, male and female in the Middle East. Analyzes the significance of globalization. Aims at presenting the debate in a way that fosters civilizational/cultural dialogue. Same as Social Sciences 188C. (VIII)
164 The Politics of Reconstruction: Iraq (4). Examines the political history of Iraq; prospects of Iraq's economic development; effects of external interventions on Iraqi society; theoretical and practical tools to understand the politics behind reconstructing and nation-building; diverse perspectives on the reconstruction of Iraq. Same as Social Science 151. Formerly International Studies 151. (VIII)
165 Introduction to Contemporary Middle East Politics (4). An overview of basic issues that shape the politics of the Middle East and North Africa. Themes include implication of the colonization era, nation-state formation, inter-Arab relations, nationalism, Arab-Israel conflict, Islamic resurgence, and more. Same as Social Science 188A. (VIII)
166 Psychology of the Middle East Conflict (4). Explores how emotions guide actions; political movements and social identity factors in ethnic, religious, or other group conflicts; psycho-biographies of political leaders and effects on foreign policy making; decisions to go to war; psychological dimensions of conflict and conflict resolution. Same as Social Science 153. Formerly International Studies 153. (VIII)
167 Democratization in the Middle East (4). Examines underlying causes why Arab states continue to resist the spread of democracy and modernity. In this context the course examines relations between the Arab World and the West including democratization efforts, impact of colonization, oil, resources, authoritarianism and religion. Same as Social Science 188. (VIII)
168 Iran: Past and Present (4). Pre-revolutionary Iran; and Iran since the revolution. History, oil and politics: domestic and international. Same as Social Science 188D. (VIII)
170 Israel and the World: An Introduction (4). Examines the founding of Israel, its relationship with the Arab world, the role of the international community, and the challenges it faces today. Same as Social Science 188E. (VIII)
171 Middle East Security (4). Examines various dilemmas and concerns such as terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. Students explore security dynamics of key actors including Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Gulf states, Israel, Palestine, and the U.S. and look at civil-military relations and internal security. Same as Social Science 188F. (VIII)
172 Oil Politics and Democracy in the Middle East (4). Explores the impact of oil politics on Middle East, focusing on modern history of major oil producers. Examines oil and democracy in the Middle East, oil security and American foreign policy and policy-makers' options to decrease dependence on foreign oil. Same as Social Science 188G. (VIII)
173 War and Peace in the Middle East (4). Discusses causes of war severity in the Middle East, implications of regional conflicts for international security. Studies and applies theories in international relations, compares policies for promoting peace through examination of sources of war and peace in the Middle East. Same as Social Science 188H. (VIII)
177A Latin American Populism (4). Explores and assesses Latin America's political shift to new populism and what is means for the United States. Through readings and extensive discussion, studies how this fits in Latin American history and traditions, tracing populism's roots to current political panorama. Same as Social Science 172K. (VIII)
177B Perspectives on the U.S.-Mexican Border (4). Economic aspects of the historical development of the U.S.-Mexican border. The current economic situation in the Southwest and border areas as it affects both Mexico and the Latino/Chicano population is also examined. Same as Chicano/Latino Studies 160 and Social Science 173I. (VII)
177C Revolution in Latin America (4). Presents a comparative analysis of the causes, development, and consequences of selected revolutionary movements, focusing on outbreaks in Mexico, Bolivia. Cuba, Chile, Nicaragua, and Grenada. Explores topics of state formation, economic nationalism, social justice, ethnicity, and role of international affairs. Same as Social Science 173N. (VIII)
179 Regional Topics in International Studies (4). May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (VIII)
H180 International Studies Honors Research Seminar (4). Designed to assist students prepare a thesis prospectus for the Honors Program in International Studies. The student identifies a thesis topic, reads on the subjects of writing and research methods, orally presents and defends the prospectus, and prepares a written prospectus/literature review. Prerequisite: acceptance into the International Studies Honors Program.
189 Special Topics in International Studies (4). May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (VIII)
190 Senior Thesis (4). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice.
The minor in Conflict Resolution, sponsored by the International Studies Program, is an interdisciplinary curriculum that can help students both discover and prepare themselves for professional careers. The course of study provides skills in conflict analysis and resolution and a useful understanding of integrative institutions at the local, regional, and international levels. Conflict plays a key role in all areas of our lives, and has placed a shaping role in the history of nations. It can have destructive or constructive potential. This program explores how conflict arises, how it is represented and discussed, how it is prevented, mitigated, managed, and used for change in interpersonal relations, within and between organizations and other kinds of groups inside nations, and between nations. The minor consists of seven four-unit courses and two two-unit courses.
Course descriptions are available in the academic department sections of the Catalogue.
Requirements for the Minor
Three core courses: History 11 (Introduction to Peace and Conflict), Political Science 43D (Global Security and Cooperation), and Political Science 154G/Anthropology 136D (Conflict Management in Cross-Cultural Perspective).
Two relevant upper-division courses: These are examples of courses offered: Economics 148A-B (Political Economy of National Defense I, II); Comparative Literature 102 (The Literature of World War I, Imagining War and Peace); English 105 (The Literature of Modern War); Environmental Analysis and Design E100 (International Environmental Issues), E113 (Social Ecology of Peace); Criminology, Law and Society C128/Planning, Policy, and Design 133 (Environmental Law); History 190 (Multinationals and Tribes); Management 181 (Managing Organizational Behavior); Political Science 142G (U.S. Coercive Diplomacy), 143C (Arms Control and International Security); 147A (International Cooperation); Psychology and Social Behavior P175P (Violence in Society); Sociology 141 (Organizations), 178 (Sociology of Peace and War).
The International Studies Forum: Social Sciences/Social Ecology/Humanities 183A. Students attend forum lectures presented by scholars from a variety of institutions on topics related to peace, conflict, and global cooperation. The course must be taken twice and carries two units of credit, Pass/Not Pass only.
Senior Seminar in Conflict Resolution: Social Sciences/Social Ecology/Humanities 183B-C. Designed for seniors (juniors may also enroll) who are pursuing the minor in Conflict Resolution and/or the International Studies major. The courses provide a forum in which students refine skills and theory in the study of cooperation and conflict, from local to global arenas. Each course carries four units of credit. The second course (183C) confers upper-division writing credit when completed with a grade of C or better.
The International Studies Theme House Discussions
Students are encouraged to participate in the weekly discussions and other events on international peace and conflict held at the International Studies Theme House. Students enroll in the Theme House course (Social Science 184D) for two units of credit per quarter.