International Relations (IRE) College of Letters & Science

IRE 001 — Global Interdependence (4 units)

Course Description: Development of the concept of global interdependence along its political, economic, demographic, cultural, technological, and environmental dimensions. Focus on the ways societies and states interact. Provides the foundation for upper division multidisciplinary work in international relations.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Writing Experience (WE).

IRE 098 — Directed Group Study (1-5 units)

Course Description: Directed group study.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Variable.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

IRE 099 — Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5 units)

Course Description: Special study for undergraduates.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Variable.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

IRE 104 — The Political Economy of International Migration (4 units)

Course Description: Analysis of worldwide migration patterns, and social scientific theories of international and transnational migration. Focus in economical, political, and social impact of immigration and potential for international and regional cooperation.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 001, SOC 002, SOC 003, or SOC 004 recommended.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s).
  • Cross Listing: SOC 104.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC).

IRE 190 — Topics in International Relations (4 units)

Course Description: Selected topics in international relations. Variable content.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated when topic differs.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Writing Experience (WE).

IRE 192 — International Relations Internship (1-12 units)

Course Description: Work experience in international relations, with term paper summarizing the practical experience of the student.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; upper division standing.

  • Learning Activities: Internship 3-36 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.
  • General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Writing Experience (WE).

IRE 194HA — Special Study for Honors Students (4 units)

Course Description: Directed reading, research, and writing on topics selected by students and instructor culminating in preparation of a senior honors thesis under direction of a faculty advisor.

Prerequisite(s): Open only to majors of senior standing who qualify for Honors Program.

  • Learning Activities: Seminar 2 hour(s), Term Paper.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Oral Skills (OL); Writing Experience (WE).

IRE 194HB — Special Study for Honors Students (4 units)

Course Description: Directed reading, research, and writing on topics selected by students and instructor culminating in preparation of a senior honors thesis under direction of a faculty advisor.

Prerequisite(s): Open only to majors of senior standing who qualify for Honors Program.

  • Learning Activities: Seminar 2 hour(s), Term Paper.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Oral Skills (OL); Writing Experience (WE).

IRE 198 — Directed Group Study (1-5 units)

Course Description: Directed group study.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; upper division standing.

  • Learning Activities: Variable.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

IRE 199 — Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5 units)

Course Description: Special study for advanced undergraduates.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; upper division standing.

  • Learning Activities: Variable.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.