| |Course Syllabi |
Dr. Cristian A. Harris |
Fall 2009 Courses
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This course is divided into three parts. First we will consider the basic concepts and methods used to study international relations. We will also study the evolution of the international state system. In the second section we will consider two important processes in world politics: international competition (from trade to the new international economic order) and global conflict (from individual violence to nuclear warfare). The final section of the course will focus on international cooperation and the efforts to achieve world order. We will also discuss contemporary issues in world politics: the spread of democracy; the progress of human rights protection; and global health and environmental concerns. |
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This course seeks to develop a critical appreciation and understanding of contemporary political, economic, and social problems of Latin America. It explores the roots of the major political and economic changes that have swept the region during the last century. It analyzes political phenomena such as populism, revolution, authoritarianism, democracy, neopopulism, and neoliberalism. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the causes and consequences of cycles of democratic and authoritarian rule. Although the course discusses issues affecting the region as a whole, it focuses particularly on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, and Mexico. |
| This course explores the political, economic, and social challenges of Third World development. It covers a wide range of contemporary issues affecting developing countries, and focuses especially on policies aimed at reducing poverty and underdevelopment. The course is divided into four parts. First, we will consider critically some of the concepts and major theories used to study Third World development. Then we will analyze the evolution of the nation-state in the Third World and significant political developments. In the third section we will discuss some of the most important policy decisions affecting these countries. The final section of the course will focus on common contemporary issues. |
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