International Studies

400 O’Donnell Endowment: Special Topics in Applied International Studies
1, 1 Staff

The Ashton and Virginia O’Donnell Endowment exists to bring to campus individuals who are expert practitioners in international affairs. O’Donnell Visiting Educators will have expertise in international business, diplomacy, social movements, environmental regulation, immigration, engineering, medicine, development, the arts or other areas involving international study. Offerings under this designation will be one- to two-week seminars for selected groups of students on topics that are approved by the O’Donnell Visiting Educator. These courses will be graded on a credit/no credit basis, and cannot be used to satisfy distribution requirements in any area. A student may repeat this course for no more than four total credits.

400A Maritime Affairs, International Trade & Logistics
1, x Blow

This course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of maritime affairs, which is crucial in order to better understand trade, development, business and economics, environmental and security issues, and international relations.  An overview of geography and transportation methods will give the student an awareness of the role that shipping plays in the global economy.  Through analyzing current issues in economics, climate change, trade policy, and development as well as learning logistics planning, students will be able to create a sustainable supply chain.  Presentations will expose the student to the maritime profession and various career opportunities, maritime piracy issues, voyage planning, and celestial navigation methods.  Students will end the course with a visit to the Port of Seattle, to witness first-hand the workings of a major maritime port facility. 

400A Addressing Global Poverty
x, 1 Sud

This seminar is designed to provide students with an overview of economic development in developing countries, with a focus on some of the critical issues in addressing global poverty.  The course will address the following issues: the definition and measurement of poverty; the progress that has been made in poverty-alleviation and the outstanding challenges; policies for economic growth, including the debates on the so-called "Washington Consensus"; the relationship between poverty reduction and equity programs, including policies for education, health and social protection; and the interrelationship between poverty and the environment. The seminar will have a practitioner's perspective, with an emphasis on practical approaches to alleviating poverty.