Social and International Studies
 
SIS 2901-2903 Special Topics in Studies Abroad
variable credit-1 to 3 hours
Special topics or projects for students participating in a studies abroad program. Offered by the department on a demand basis.
 
SIS 3100 Contemporary World Politics
3-0-3
Prerequisite: HIST 1013 or consent of the department head
Examines existing world trouble spots through an analysis of their historical backgrounds and the current international system. Students will devise their own policy analyses and recommendations for resolving various conflicts of international interest.
 
SIS 3500 Contemporary International Economic Issues
3-0-3
Prerequisite: ECON 1101 or consent of the department head
Examines national and international issues and policies that affect the world's economy, including factors influencing trade, development, and commerce. Reviews historical development with special emphasis on contemporary problems and policies.
 
SIS 3600 Comparative Culture
3-0-3
Prerequisite: Proficiency in second language or consent of the department head
Compares cultures of the Pacific Rim, the Americas, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa with that of the United States with the purpose of diminishing cultural conflict. Includes life-issues of a culture: ceremonies and customs of birth, death, marriage, dating, meals, body language, etc. Lab simulations provide students with experience in dealing with culturally-conflictive situations.
 
SIS 3700 International Issues in Science and Technology
3-0-3
Examines the technical, social, and moral issues raised by current international advances in science and technology with special attention to comparative studies, technology transfer, and technological imperialism. Historical case studies allow students to develop perspective and analytical skills that are then applied to a broad range of contemporary issues.
 
SIS 3800 Contemporary World History since 1945
3-0-3
A topical survey of world historical developments since the end of the Second World War. This course will deal with the birth and death of the Cold War, decolonization, north/south rivalry, ethnic and cultural conflict, nuclear proliferation, trends in international trade, technological transfer and development, the rise of the Pacific Rim, and conflict in the Middle East, and international relations since the end of the Cold War.
 
SIS 3901-3903 Special Topics in International Studies
variable credit-1 to 3 hours
Special topics in international issues. Offered by the department on a demand basis.
 
SIS 4000 Regional Studies/General
3-0-3
Focuses on the political, economic, and social forces within a particular region or regions of the world to be designated by the instructor. A significant study abroad experience (e.g. a semester or more) may substitute for this course with Social and International Studies department approval.
 
SIS 4001 Regional Studies/Latin America
3-0-3
Focuses on the political, economic, and social forces within Latin America.
 
SIS 4002 Regional Studies/Asia: China
3-0-3
Focuses on the political, economic, and social forces within China.
 
SIS 4003 Regional Studies/Asia: Japan
3-0-3
Focuses on the political, economic, and social forces within Japan.
 
SIS 4004 Regional Studies/Middle East
3-0-3
Focuses on the political, economic, and social forces within the Middle East.
 
SIS 4005 Regional Studies/Russia/Central Europe
3-0-3
Focuses on the political, economic, and social forces within Russia and/or Central Europe.
 
SIS 4006 Regional Studies/Western Europe
3-0-3
Focuses on the political, economic, and social forces within Western Europe .
 
SIS 4007 Regional Studies/Africa
3-0-3
Focuses on the political, economic, and social forces within Africa.