Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

This course introduces students to the International Relations major at Syracuse. It demonstrates the relationship between the IRLLC and the practice and discipline of international relations.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

This course provides an introductory overview to international relations research methods. It examines how research is conducted and applied in international relations as a discipline and practice.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

This class focuses on the two superpowers of the world: the U.S. and the People¿s Republic of China, and we will cover six modules of each society ranging from social mobility to US-China relations.

Offered regularly through Syracuse Abroad. Seminar including field study in multiple Central Europe locations. Examines how borders and identities have shifted over time, and the role of these shifts on the current rise of populism in the region.

Seminar including field study in multiple Western Europe locations. Examine how the national identities of these countries, and of Western Europe as a whole, are being transformed through immigration and the ideology of multiculturalism.

Examines the trajectories of and interactions between China, Japan, and Korea, with a focus on the implications of these developments for the region and the United States.

Examines, using historical, political and identity perspectives, the complex relationship between the West and the Turkish-speaking societies. Offered regularly through Syracuse Abroad.

This course is an exploration of Haudenosaunee history, culture, and sovereignty in an international context.

Offered only in Santiago. This seminar features in-situ lectures and activities in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay introducing important political, sociological and environmental issues in the Southern Cone region.

This course examines the history of U.S. foreign relations from 1898 to the present. It focuses on the political, economic, ideological, and cultural influences on U.S. foreign policy and the implications of American power broadly defined.

Course focuses on the practice, structure and governance of the U.S. intelligence community. 

Survey of the history of science and technology in a global context from the ancient world to the present.

This course explores the interstate systems of ancient Greece and Rome through international relations theory.

Examines the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union from a global perspective.

The nature of China's economic and financial environment. History and significance of China's reforms. China's economic relations and importance to global finance.

International Course

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

The Cold War had a profound influence on popular culture. How did the superpower competition between Washington and Moscow shape popular culture in the United States and globally? Drawing on a range of films, fictional and non-fictional accounts, and music, this class explores the intersection of history, politics, and culture.

An exploration of Vietnam in public memory through film and personal memoirs.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

A traveling, all-day weekly seminar on how U.S. foreign and national security policy is made and "how Washington works." Features guest speakers and visits to agencies and offices. Offered only in Washington, D.C.

A traveling, all-day weekly seminar on how U.S. foreign and national security policy is made and "how Washington works." Features guest speakers and visits to agencies and offices. Offered only in Washington, D.C., and in conjunction with IRP 401.

Topics such as terrorism, weapons proliferation, AIDS, global warming, drugs, refugees, migration; lively debate, simulations. Offered only in Washington, D.C.

International trade and economic issues; the politics of economics and economic elements of global concerns. Guest experts, advocates from interest groups in the nation's capital. Offered only in Washington, D.C.

This course reviews the fundamentals of the research process in the social sciences. The primary purpose is to guide students in writing original research papers that are appropriate as Capstone papers for the International Relations major.

The theory and practice of global governance and international diplomacy through an in-depth study of the United Nations system. Critique readings and discuss current UN-related events. Fulfills the IR capstone for International Law and Organizations (ILO). Permission of instructor.

Focuses on UN history, structure, and operation; processes of international negotiation and UN politics; and resolution writing and negotiation techniques. Apply theories and concepts of international relations studied in the classroom through active participation in an international conference simulation.

The Global Diplomacy Practicum consists of weekly interactive workshops focused on: 1) the history, politics, culture, and foreign policy of the country the team will portray in the simulation; 2) UN history, structure, and operation; 3) international negotiation and UN politics; and 4) resolution writing and negotiation simulation. Students apply theories and concepts of international relations studied in the classroom as they participate in this conference simulation.

Advanced introductional to international human rights laws and frameworks with a focus on Latin American and Caribbean states.

Offered only in Santiago. The time period (1940-present) and its significance and contributions to the configuration of social, political and economic aspects of Chile today. Relies on primary sources, comparisons within the Southern Cone, and a focus on US role and influence during this period.

Offered only in Beijing. Addresses challenges in the environment and development arena in contemporary China, with analysis of conflict and resolution from multiple public policy perspectives.

Offered only in Hong Kong. Examines the historical and contemporary forces that shape the cultural, social and economic institutions in East Asia and how these institutions affect one another.

Offered only in Istanbul. Key political and social issues in contemporary Turkey. Democratization; relationship between secularism, the role of the military and Islam in political life; foreign policy including Turkish-US relations; nationalism, minorities, gender, human rights. Additional work required of graduate students.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Internship offered in Washington, D.C. as part of the Maxwell-Washington IR semester. Students accepted on the basis of academic qualifications.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

This seminar provides a platform for students preparing a distinction thesis in International Relations. Distinction students concentrating on any geographic region may enroll, but different sections of the course emphasize specific topic concentrations.

Students register for this zero credit course in conjunction with their senior seminar for the International Relations capstone requirement. No additional coursework is required for this coursework outside of the capstone requirements for the major.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.