International Affairs (INTA)
INTA 1002. Effective Study Abroad. 1 Credit Hour.
Introduces essential background information concerning countries, concepts, and what to do in order to gain maximum benefit from participation in school-sponsored study abroad programs.
INTA 1050. The World Today. 3 Credit Hours.
Introduction to current issues of politics, geography, and history around the globe, using a wide variety of media and sources.
INTA 1110. Introduction to International Relations. 3 Credit Hours.
An introduction to the major principles, concepts, actors, and theories of the international system and their application to current issues in world affairs.
INTA 1200. American Government in Comparative Perspective. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines American government in relation to other political and economic systems in countries around the world. Includes study of the Constitution of Georgia. Credit not allowed for both POL 1101 and INTA 1200.
INTA 1XXX. International Affairs Elective. 1-21 Credit Hours.
INTA 2001. Careers in International Affairs. 1 Credit Hour.
Reinforces career development and planning process for international affairs majors. Includes facilitation of decision-making skills, job search strategies, self-assessment, and overview from industry speakers. Credit not allowed for both INTA 2001 and INTA 1001.
INTA 2010. Empirical Methods. 3 Credit Hours.
Develops skills in research design, model building, and hypothesis construction. Provides experience in using computer software programs to perform statistical tests including t-tests, chi-square, and regression.
INTA 2030. Ethics in International Affairs. 3 Credit Hours.
Surveys the main traditions and theories of international ethics with a focus on intervention and the use of force, human rights, self-determination, and global distributive justice.
INTA 2040. Science, Technology, and International Affairs. 3 Credit Hours.
An overview of science and technology as a determinant in the development and functioning of states and societies worldwide and the international context for the development of science and technology.
INTA 2042. Introduction to Global WMD Issues. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will explore the challenges, history, and major theoretical frameworks relating to weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
INTA 2050. Introduction to Global Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Mainstream and critical approaches to development, the role of diverse institutions and projects, and implications for sustainability in the countries of the global south.
INTA 2100. Theoretical Approaches to Great Power Relations. 3 Credit Hours.
Juxtaposes competing explanations for the patterns of conflict and cooperation among nations, illustrated by relations among the great powers of Europe and Asia during the past two centuries.
INTA 2120. Introduction to International Security. 3 Credit Hours.
Introduction to the role of theory and provide an understanding of the significance of various issues in international security.
INTA 2210. Comparative Political Philosophies and Ideologies. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores political ideologies and philosophies, including theories of democracy, capitalism, and socialism, as well as rival views of the "good society" in comparative and historical perspective.
INTA 2220. Government and Politics of Europe. 3 Credit Hours.
A comparative analysis of the politics and major institutions of the countries of contemporary Western Europe.
INTA 2221. Politics of the European Union. 3 Credit Hours.
Introduction and overview of the history and politics of the European Union from its inception to the new era of development under the 2009 Lisbon Treaty.
INTA 2230. Government and Politics of Asia. 3 Credit Hours.
An introduction to the major issues and aspects of the politics, societies, and cultures of East Asia, and the changing role of the region in international affairs.
INTA 2241. Government, Politics and Society of Latin America. 3 Credit Hours.
Introduction to the study of historical forces, cultural production, identity, political development and contemporary issues in Latin America.
INTA 2260. Government, Politics and Society of the Middle East. 3 Credit Hours.
Introduction to the study and analysis of contemporary Middle East politics with an emphasis on the Arab states.
INTA 2694. Intern Assistantship. 21 Credit Hours.
Undergraduate Internship for International Affairs for pay.
INTA 2695. Undergraduate Internship. 1-21 Credit Hours.
Undergraduate Internship for International Affairs for academic credit.
INTA 2698. Undergraduate Research Assistantship. 1-12 Credit Hours.
Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.
INTA 2699. Undergraduate Research. 1-12 Credit Hours.
Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.
INTA 2803. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Topics of current interest in International Affairs.
INTA 2813. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Topics of current interest in International Affairs.
INTA 2823. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Topics of current interest in International Affairs.
INTA 2833. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Topics of current interest in International Affairs.
INTA 2901. Special Problems. 1-21 Credit Hours.
Independent study with a faculty member.
INTA 2902. Special Problems. 1-21 Credit Hours.
Independent study with a faculty member.
INTA 2903. Special Problems. 1-21 Credit Hours.
Independent study with a faculty member.
INTA 2XXX. International Affairs Elective. 1-21 Credit Hours.
INTA 3010. International Technology Transfer. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores the impact of technology transfer on key contexts such as economic development and the international diffusion of defense production and technology.
INTA 3012. War in the 20th Century. 3 Credit Hours.
Provides historical foundation and understanding of the causes, conduct and consequences of modern war to support informed discussion and analysis of contemporary crisis and conflict.
INTA 3020. Contemporary Mexico. 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines the socio-economic and political history and development of twentieth century Mexico, with a focus on current problems and issues.
INTA 3031. Human Rights in a Technological World. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores how processes of globalization and advances in communication and technology have heightened and shaped human rights as a concern in international politics.
INTA 3040. Energy, Environment, and Policy. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores the interface between energy security and environmental sustainability with the aim of understanding the consequences of policy decisions for ecological, social, and economic systems.
INTA 3042. Energy and International Security. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines issues at the intersection of national energy security and international conflict and cooperation.
INTA 3043. Space Policy. 3 Credit Hours.
Examination of the origins, evolution and range of current challenges and debates in international space policy issues, including civil, military, and commercial activities.
INTA 3044. Global Politics of Technology. 3 Credit Hours.
Examination of the economic and political dynamics that influence how regulations governing technology are adopted around the world.
INTA 3050. The Meaning of Global Citizenship. 3 Credit Hours.
Explore the meaning of global citizenship in scholarly and public debates and how it is "practiced" by individuals and "institutionalized" by universities, corporations and organizations.
INTA 3101. International Institutions. 3 Credit Hours.
Scrutinizes the evolution of international institutions, and juxtaposes competing theoretical approaches for understanding the changing roles and functions of institutions in world affairs.
INTA 3102. The Problem of Proliferation. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores the political and economic issues, both international as well as domestic, involved in the spread of the weapons of mass destruction since the end of the Second World War.
INTA 3103. The Challenge of Terrorism. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines the contexts that nurture domestic and international terrorism, the variety of terrorist organizations, and alternative approaches to combating the problem.
INTA 3104. International Negotiations. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines the theories of bargaining and negotiation, with an emphasis on explaining success and failure in U.S. foreign policy and national security negotiations.
INTA 3110. U.S. Foreign Policy. 3 Credit Hours.
Analyzes the formulation and implementation of America's foreign policy from 1914 to the present, stressing economic, political, and strategic factors.
INTA 3111. U.S. Defense Policy. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines contemporary American defense policy, including the formulation of strategy, the defense budget, force structure, and nontraditional uses of military force.
INTA 3120. European Security Issues. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores the contemporary European security environment, including threats, challenges, and various security architectures (e.g., NATO, the WEU, and the OSCE).
INTA 3121. Foreign Policies of Russia and Eurasia. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines the many dimensions of the foreign and security policies of Russia and the other new post-Soviet states of Russia and Eurasia.
INTA 3130. Foreign Policy of China. 3 Credit Hours.
Analyzes the major dimensions of the foreign policies of the People's Republic of China and the domestic and international influences shaping those policies.
INTA 3131. Pacific Security Issues. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines past, present, and future security concerns in the Pacific, including the Korean peninsula, Japanese defense, the emergence of China as a military power, and the forward basing of American troops and materiel.
INTA 3203. Comparative Politics. 3 Credit Hours.
Contrasts competing theoretical perspectives in the comparative analysis of political systems.
INTA 3220. Government and Politics of Germany. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines the government and politics of Germany with an in-depth focus on the post-1945 period. NOTE: When taught jointly with the School of Modern Languages, all lectures, assignments, and readings are in German.
INTA 3221. Post-Soviet Government and Politics. 3 Credit Hours.
Focuses on the challenge of building new social, political, and economic systems in Russia, but also considers some of the special problems confronting the other fourteen post-Soviet states.
INTA 3223. Transatlantic Relations. 3 Credit Hours.
Analysis of the different aspects of the relationship between the US and the EU and how it is characterized by cooperation, conflict and competition.
INTA 3230. Government and Politics of China. 3 Credit Hours.
Investigates the structure and institutions of political power as well as the patterns and features of political change in the contemporary People's Republic of China.
INTA 3231. Government and Politics of Japan. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines the main institutions, policies, and politics of contemporary Japan. Investigates the impact of social, cultural, and economic forces on Japan's government and politics.
INTA 3232. Sustainable Megaregion. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores the ways in which environmental, economic, social, and technological forces shape megaregion sustainability in through comparison with megaregions in countries around the world.
INTA 3240. Government and Politics of Africa. 3 Credit Hours.
A survey of the history, cultures, social systems, governments, economies, and international roles of Africa. Selected case studies of individual countries are presented.
INTA 3241. Latin American Politics. 3 Credit Hours.
Surveys the government and politics of Latin America. The course begins with an overview of the region's geography and history, and then explains why demographic government has had a tenuous existence in this area.
INTA 3242. Soccer and Global Politics. 3 Credit Hours.
An examination of regional and national identity, development, and politics through the history of soccer.
INTA 3243. US - Latin American Relations. 3 Credit Hours.
Study of government and non-governmental influences on policy and effectiveness of political, economic, and military instruments of power in Latin America.
INTA 3260. Middle East Relations. 3 Credit Hours.
Course will provide an in-depth understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict using theories of international relations and comparative politics.
INTA 3301. International Political Economy. 3 Credit Hours.
Analyzes the relationship between political and economic issues in international affairs. Examines the interaction of states and markets in the context of trade, investment, and production.
INTA 3303. Political Economy of Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Surveys theories of economic development and political change, and examines a range of cases that include the European-American experience, the East Asian episode, and the transition from socialism.
INTA 3304. International Trade and Production. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines the political economy of international trade and the global production process with particular emphasis on conflict and cooperation in national competition for high- technology industries.
INTA 3321. Political Economy of European Integration. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores the processes and problems of political and economic integration in the European Union, the world's largest trading bloc.
INTA 3330. Political Economy of China. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines the centuries of stagnation and the recent rapid growth of the Chinese economy, and seeks to understand the current interaction between politics and economic development in the People's Republic of China.
INTA 3331. Political Economy of Japan. 3 Credit Hours.
Surveys the political foundations and economic achievements of modern Japan. Explores the interaction of domestic and international forces, and analyzes Japan's changing world role.
INTA 3773. Global Issues and Leadership. 3 Credit Hours.
Invited project based seminar: Uses global issues to explore diverse viewpoints, cultures and cognitive biases to develop leadership and presentation skills in small diverse groups.
INTA 3803. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Selected topics will vary from term to term.
INTA 3813. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Selected topics will vary from term to term.
INTA 3823. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Topics of current interest in International Affairs.
INTA 3833. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Topics of current interest in International Affairs.
INTA 3XXX. International Affairs Elective. 1-21 Credit Hours.
INTA 4007. Intelligence and International Security. 3 Credit Hours.
This coures examines the history, nature and business of secret intelligence as a critical element of national and international security, with special emphasis given to its role in the global war on terror, and the relationship between the intelligence community and policy makers.
INTA 4011. Technology and Military Organization. 3 Credit Hours.
Addresses the impact of technological developments on the evolution of military organization and on international conflict from the Battle of Agincourt (1415) to the Gulf War (1991).
INTA 4014. Scenario Writing and Pathgaming. 3 Credit Hours.
Introduces students to the construction and presentation of formalized scenarios for international planning, and into the formation, implementation, and assessment of path games. Credit not allowed for both INTA 4014 and INTA 6014.
INTA 4016. Strategy and Arms Control. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores elements of military strategy and tactics, weapons proliferation, and arms control efforts.
INTA 4040. Environmental Politics. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines the interface between politics and the environment. Foci include sustainable development, the politics of the rain forest, eco-tourism, and export agriculture and the environment.
INTA 4050. International Affairs and Technology Policy Making. 3 Credit Hours.
International policy issues in which science and technology figure prominently. Topics include: health, environment, information technologies, arms control and defense, critical infrastructure, transportation, and energy. Emphasis placed on policy analysis and formation.
INTA 4060. International Law. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores major issues, concepts and cases in public international law and their policy ramifications. Specific topics include human rights, armed conflict, crimes against humanity, and the environment.
INTA 4101. Politics of the Vietnam War. 3 Credit Hours.
Strategic approaches and political environments of the United States, North Vietnam, China, and the USSR during 1954-1975 Vietnam War.
INTA 4121. Seminar in Europe: European Security. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines the history, institutional structure, and functions, as well as current policy challenges facing NATO and other European security arrangements.
INTA 4230. Seminar in Europe: European Union. 3 Credit Hours.
Explores the history and processes of economic and political integration within the framework of the European Union.
INTA 4240. Argentine Politics, History, and Culture. 3 Credit Hours.
Survey of the politics, history, and culture of Argentina. Topics include Argentine economic and political failure, the politics of immigration, and the relationship between culture and development.
INTA 4241. Democracy in the Global South. 3 Credit Hours.
Assesses theories about democracy and explores their applicability in the Global South. Examines the concept of democracy and explores its causes and effects.
INTA 4330. Chinese Economic Reform. 3 Credit Hours.
Addresses the profound and consequential process of the Chinese economic reform that started at the end of the 1970s and has led to China's rapid economic growth.
INTA 4331. Chinese Politics in Transition. 3 Credit Hours.
Investigates the organizational apparatus through which the Chinese Communist Party exercises leadership over politics and society, and the way in which reforms have changed those relationships.
INTA 4332. Chinese Institutions and Policy Process. 3 Credit Hours.
Supervised field research on the Chinese institutions and policy-making process especially in the areas of economic and social issues.
INTA 4333. Korean Security Policy. 3 Credit Hours.
An examination of the principal policy issues facing the United States with regard to the Korean Peninsula and the principal neighboring states, China and Japan.
INTA 4340. Latin American Regional Economic and Political Integration. 3 Credit Hours.
Examines institutional, interest group, international, and economic inputs and outputs of regional integration.
INTA 4500. Pro-Seminar in International Affairs. 3 Credit Hours.
Capstone experience in which students formulate strategies and policies to cope with international problems. Themes vary from seminar to seminar. Credit not allowed for both INTA 4500 and INTA 4400.
INTA 4694. Intern Assistantship. 1-21 Credit Hours.
Undergraduate Internship for International Affairs for pay.
INTA 4695. Undergraduate Internship. 1-21 Credit Hours.
Undergraduate Internship for International Affairs for academic credit.
INTA 4698. Undergraduate Research Assistantship. 1-12 Credit Hours.
Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.
INTA 4699. Undergraduate Research. 1-12 Credit Hours.
Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.
INTA 4740. Seminar in Political Economy. 3 Credit Hours.
Capstone experience in which students apply tools of political economy to international issues. Crosslisted with ECOn 4740.
INTA 4741. Thesis in Political Economy. 3 Credit Hours.
Individual project applying the tools of political economy to international issues. Crosslisted with ECON 4741.
INTA 4742. Modeling, Simulation, and Military Gaming. 3 Credit Hours.
Creation and use of modeling and simulation tools to analyze and train students regarding strategic events in international relations. Credit not allowed for both INTA 4742 and INTA 6742 (or CSE 6742 or CS 4343).
INTA 4743. Japanese Society and Politics. 3 Credit Hours.
Surveys key aspects of Japanese society and politics through the use of Japanese language readings, films, and other instructionsal materials. Course taught mostly in Japanese. Crosslisted with JAPN 4743.
INTA 4744. Global Development Capstone. 3 Credit Hours.
Teams develop solutions to multidisciplinary problems selected from globalization, food security, infrastructure, health, water, sanitation, hygiene, ecosystem resilience, services, capacity building, and urbanization.
INTA 4745. Information and Communication Technologies and Global Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Focus on technology, design, adoption, and use as seen through the lens of global development.
INTA 4803. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Selected topics will vary from term to term.
INTA 4811. Special Topics. 1 Credit Hour.
Topics of interest not covered in the regular course offerings.
INTA 4812. Special Topics. 2 Credit Hours.
Topics of interest not covered in the regular course offerings.
INTA 4813. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Topics of interest not covered in the regular course offerings.
INTA 4814. Special Topics. 4 Credit Hours.
Topics of interest not covered in the regular course offerings.
INTA 4815. Special Topics. 5 Credit Hours.
Topics of interest not covered in the regular course offerings.
INTA 4823. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Selected topics will vary from term to term.
INTA 4833. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Selected topics will vary from term to term.
INTA 4901. Special Problems. 1-21 Credit Hours.
Independent study with a faculty member.
INTA 4902. Special Problems. 1-21 Credit Hours.
Independent study with a faculty member.
INTA 4903. Special Problems. 1-21 Credit Hours.
Independent study with a faculty member.
INTA 4XXX. International Affairs Elective. 1-21 Credit Hours.