Learn how to survey the main concepts, analytical tools, fields of study, global problems, and cross-cultural perspectives that comprise international studies.
Office Location:
345 East Hall; Phone:
503-725-9978
E-mail:
smallmans@pdx.edu
Office Hours: Friday, 1-3pm by Google Chat or in my office.
This course is designed to introduce students to the interdisciplinary character of international studies, and to acquaint them with major trends and themes in global affairs today. Students will also acquire knowledge regarding the origins and development of international relations, as well as the role of international organizations in the conduct of international relations. There are four components we will work on simultaneously:
WATCH
Introduction to the class by Professor Smallman.
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What is Globalization Part One by Nayan Chanda
WATCH
The Color of Money: Colonialism and the Slave Trade
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Chapters One (Introduction) of the textbook
READ
Chapters Two (History) of the textbook
READ
“Mass Deaths in the Americas Start new CO2 epoch,” Scientific America
TO-DO
View Map of Central America and South America
TO-DO
First discussion post
TO-DO
Complete the online week 1 quiz
WATCH
Greece’s New Odyssey
WATCH
Meltdown, part one
WATCH
How do the WTO, World Bank and IMF work?
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Chapters Three (Economic Globalization) of the textbook
TO-DO
Week 2 discussion post
TO-DO
Complete the online week 2 quiz