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Majors in International Studies
Advising Newsletter for Fall 2021
Things to do:
! Make an appointment with your advisor. Arrange an appointment online through WyoCourses or using
sign-up sheets on your advisor’s door.
! Review your degree evaluation and prepare a preliminary schedule to discuss with your advisor.
! Make sure to check all prerequisites for classes you are planning to take, and check for time conflicts.
Fall 2021 Visiting Simpson Scholar – Professor John Rees
John Rees is Professor of Politics & International Relations at the
University of Notre Dame Australia in Sydney, where he is also Senior
Research Associate, Institute for Ethics & Society.
Dr. Rees is a recognized scholar of religion in the academic field of
International Relations. He is the founding convener of the IES Religion
& Global Ethics program and is co-convener of the International
Development & Religion Unit of the American Academy of Religion.
John has received teaching awards from the Australian Government and
Notre Dame Australia. He has delivered guest lectures to undergraduate
and graduate classes in the US, and keynote public lectures in the US,
Philippines and Europe.
As a visiting Fulbright Scholar to UW in Fall 2021, Prof. Rees will be teaching two special topics courses for
the International Studies program that all INST students are encouraged to consider:
INST 4990/5990-04: Religion and World Politics (POLS 4710/5710)
Religion and World Politics broadly examines the role that religion plays in contemporary international
affairs. Key concepts and historical dynamics are critically introduced. Possible examples include: the
rise/return of 'religion' in international relations (IR); comparative definitions of 'religion' from an IR
perspective; the agency of religion in post-colonial politics; the resurgence of religion in the post-Cold War
order; trends of religion in global politics today. This course also critically analyses the impact of religion in
select arenas of world politics. Potential examples include: nationalism and populism; diplomacy and peace-
building; Christianity and Islam in world affairs; global institutions of religion; international security and
terrorism; international development; and international religious freedom.
Applies to: Cultural and Social Issues Global Track
Instructor: Prof. John Rees.
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Mon, Wed, Fri. 11:00-11:50am.
POLS 4890 Seminar: Nationalism in Global Perspective
The revival of nationalism in a post-Cold War world has had a profound influence on international affairs. As
such, nationalism remains a core influence in the formation of political identity around the world. This course
will explore the contested definition of ‘nationalism’; consider the ideals and concepts associated with
nationalism as a political phenomenon; compare nationalism to other analytical categories such as ethnicity,
ideology, internationalism and populism; consider case studies of nationalism in select countries and amongst
select populations around the world.
Meets USP COM3 (C3) requirements.
Applies to: Governance and Conflict Resolution Global Track
Instructor: Prof. John Rees.
Thursdays 4:30-7:20pm.
Other Courses to Consider for Fall 2021
INST 2350: Introduction to Global Studies
Mention “globalization,” and many will probably think that you’ll only study globalization and global issues
as these relate to economics, information, and communication technologies. But this is a course in which
we’ll look for a bigger picture and use multi-disciplinary, multi-dimensional approaches to study global
connections.
Is globalization a new phenomenon, for instance? History tells us no. So what’s different now? Is
contemporary globalization diminishing state autonomy and national identity? Some political scientists and
sociologists point to processes of de-nationalization and shrinking welfare states. Others say that nationalism
is on the rise. With what consequences for human security? What about the climate then? Will the de-
forestation of and forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon region—the largest jungle on planet Earth—have
irreparable consequences for the global climate? And the economy? Is the global economy functioning well
for all? And what does the FIFA World Cup have to do with globalized culture aside from country teams
competing in soccer? We’ll explore these kinds of concerns in the introductory course to global studies. This
is a three-credit-hour course that has no prerequisites.
Required, core course for all INST majors.
Instructor: Ruth Bjorkenwall, rbjorken@uwyo.edu
Online fall 2021
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GEOG/INST 3050: Economic Geography
Our contemporary economic life is increasingly constituted at a global scale—from uneven development,
space-shrinking technologies, and environmental degradation to powerful global corporations, organized
labor, and ethnic economies. It is misleading to argue that place is not important because capital has become
'hyper-mobile'. Instead, geography becomes much more important than before. Economic geography is the
study of the location, distribution and spatial organization of economic activities across the globe; specifically
how the economic realm is intertwined with other spheres of international social life. This class introduces
new economic geographies about everyday economic life. It will use political economy perspectives to
explore the inherent logics and mechanisms of the capitalist system, and the social and spatial inequalities that
it actively (re)produces. Course Prerequisites: 6 credits of social science courses.
Applies to Economic Systems global track
Instructor: Prof. Yi-Ling Chen
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:35-10:50am
POLS 4870/5870 IR Seminar: Zombies, SciFi, and International Relations Theory
How might global politics change in the face of a zombie apocalypse, the colonization of the solar system, or
the rise of space pirates and an interstellar Cold War? Through engagement with popular SciFi film,
television, podcasts and novels, we’ll seek answers to these crucial questions as we critically explore the
assumptions and explanatory power of key theories of international relations (including Realism, Liberalism,
Constructivism, Marxism, Feminism and foreign policy decision-making models). We’ll use these insights to
critically reflect on the ways in which zombies and space pirates might help us better understand the politics
behind contemporary ‘real world’ issues and challenges, including global pandemics (such as COVID-19),
climate change & the environment, global inequality and international security.
Meets USP COM3 (C3) requirements.
Dr. Nevin T. Aiken
Tuesdays 4.30pm-7.20pm
POLS 4230: Government and Politics of Asia
This course will explore the political and economic development trajectories of states of East, South, and
Southeast Asia. Asia represents a fascinating region of diverse peoples, rapidly growing economies, civil
wars, and rising powers. The region hosts complex peoples in complex societies facing complex challenges.
The overwhelming majority of the world's Muslims as well as Hindus and Buddhists live in Asia, totaling
three billion people. Asia is home to over a thousand billionaires and some of the world's most expensive real
estate, but also some of the world's largest slums and crippling income inequalities. Asia's development
policies have lifted hundreds of millions of people out of severe poverty yet the region faces more daunting
and complex development challenges every day. In this course, we will examine current trends in Asia's
politics while touching on the history that shaped those trends. Course Prerequisites: POLS/INST 1250 or
nine hours of INST or POLS coursework.
Applies to Asia regional track.
Instructor: Dr. Thomas Seitz
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:55-4:10pm.
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INST 4990: Landscapes of the Americas
Different parts of the Americas, e.g., Latin America, have variously been represented as an idea, a target, an
objective, and so on. How are landscapes of these regions meaningful for historical-geographical processes?
This course introduces students to landscapes of the Americas, and the study of those landscapes. The course
begins with a history of landscape as a theme and object of study in the social sciences and the humanities,
and of landscape interpretation as a methodology. In subsequent weeks, we maintain our attention to concepts
for and methodologies of landscape interpretation, and we do this through selected examples of landscapes in
the Americas.
Applies to Latin America Regional Concentration
Instructor: Dr. Nick Crane
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:35-10:50am
INST 4560, 5560/GEOG 4560, Global Cities
Globalization accelerates urbanization processes and enhance the globalizing process of cities. Now more
than half of the world’s population lives in the cities. Global cities emerge as the key command points in the
world economy. They are the centers of transnational networks that connect economic, demographic and
sociocultural flows. This course will introduce various aspects of global cities, including debates over global
cities, urban culture, new urban landscapes, and social disparity. The class will use case studies on the cities
of the world that aim to explore the diversity of global city formation processes and different strategies of
urban development. It will also explore successful cases and recent ideas of city planning. Course
Prerequisites: 9 hours of international studies or geography (or write to the professor about permission to
take this course).
Applies to Governance and Conflict Resolution global track; fulfills USP 2015 H requirement.
Instructor: Prof. Yi-Ling Chen
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:10-12:25pm. Traditional Lecture
INST 4990: Business Norms and Culture in Asia
As the saying goes, 'the business of business is business'; but business norms, practices and expectations can
vary greatly from place to place. While business may represent an international language, its norms and
practices will often translate differently from one society to the next. These differences can prove particularly
challenging in certain Asian contexts. This course offers insights on Asian business norms and cultures and
how these create differing types of bureaucracies and shape different regulatory environments in East and
South Asia, with a particular focus on China and India. We will explore the sources of Asia's organizational
behavior and business norms as well as gendered business norms and practices. Students will acquire a better
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understanding of which Asian business norms and practices are similar to those in the West, which ones are
very different, and why. Course prerequisite: Junior standing.
Applies to Asia regional track or Economic
Systems global track or Cultural and Social
Issues global track.
Instructor: Dr. Thomas Seitz
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:10-12:25pm
Fall 2021 International Studies Curriculum Offerings
Please be sure you meet any course prerequisites or contact the instructor before registering.
Core Courses
INST 2350 Intro to Global Studies Ruth Bjorkenwall
INST 4950 Capstone: Global Trends Zoe Pearson
Gateway Courses
ECON 1000 (H; ASG) Global Economic Issues William Campbell
INST 1101 (FY) FYS: Camels, Hookahs and Oil Eric Nigh
INST 1060 (H; ASG) World Regional Geography Nick Crane
ANTH 1200 (H; ASG) Intro to Cultural Anthropology Various
Global and Regional Tracks
Note: Courses that apply to more than one of these global and regional can only count toward one
track. For example, HIST 4335 (Women in Islam) can apply to the Culture and Social Issues global
track or the Africa and the Middle East regional track or the Asia regional track, but not to more
than one. Please discuss this choice with your advisor.
Global Tracks
Culture and Social Issues
HIST 2315 (H; ASG) History of Non-Western Religions: Tibetan Catherine Hartmann
Buddhism
INST 3000-01 (ASG) Social Change Ruth Bjorkenwall
INST 3000-40 (ASG) Social Change (Online) Ruth Bjorkenwall
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MUSC 3015-40 (ASG) Intro to World Music (Online) Tiger Robison
INST 4650 Gender, Women and Migration Lilia Soto
PHIL 3250 Global Justice Ed Sherline
HIST 4335 Women in Islam Seth Ward
RELI 4500 Topics: Antisemitism and Islamophobia Seth Ward
HIST 4990-01 Crimes Against Humanity Adam Blackler
INST 4990-09 Topics: Race, Gender and Law Staff
INST 4990-40 Topics: Refugees and Forced Migration (Online) James Thurman
INST 4990-04 Religion and World Politics John Rees
INST 4990 Business Norms, Culture and Practices in Asia Thomas Seitz
Governance and Conflict Resolution
CRMJ 4280-01 Comparative Criminal Justice Curt Blakely
POLS 4340 International Organizations Stephanie Anderson
INST 4375 Transitional Justice Nevin Aiken
INST 4705 Global Terrorism Richard Barnhart
INST 4705-40 Global Terrorism (online) Chikwendu Ukaegbu
POLS 4890-01 (C3) Seminar: Nationalism in Global Perspective John Rees
INST 4990-02 US Foreign Policy in the Middle East Eric Nigh
Sustainable Development and the Environment
ATSC 2100-01 Global Warming: The Science Shane Murphy
ENR 3950 Environmental Sociology Daniel Auerbach
POLS 4051 Environmental Politics Gregg Cawley
WMST 4150-41 Ecofeminism Nancy Shea
Economic Systems
INST 3050 Economic Geography Yi-Ling Chen
POLS 4465 Survey of the Non-Profit Sector Gabel Taggart
AGEC 4880-01 (ASG) International Ag. Trade, Markets, & Policy Mariah Ehmke
INST 4990 Business Norms, Culture and Practices in Asia Thomas Seitz
Regional Tracks
Latin America
LTST 2060-40 Cross-Culture Place and Identity Trisha Martinez
AAST 2990-40 (ASD) Afro-Caribbean History and Culture (Online) Chad Robinson
INST 4650 Gender, Women, and Migration Lilia Soto
INST 4990 Topics: Landscapes of the Americas Nick Crane
Asia
RELI 2050 Religions of Asia Catherine Hartmann
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HIST 2315-40 (H; History of Non-Western Religions: Tibetan Catherine Hartmann
ASG) Buddhism
RELI 2320 (ASG; C2) History of Islam Seth Ward
PHIL 3320-40 Eastern Thought Holly Grether
POLS 4230 Government and Politics of Asia Thomas Seitz
HIST 4335 Women in Islam Seth Ward
RELI 4500 Topics: Antisemitism and Islamophobia Seth Ward
INST 4990 Business Norms, Culture and Practices in Asia Thomas Seitz
Europe/Former Soviet Union
HIST 4270-01 France: Old Regime and Revolution Peter Walker
ART 4730-01 19th C European Art TBD
ART 4740-01 20th C European Art Rachel Sailor
Africa and the Middle East
RELI 2320 (ASG; C2) History of Islam Seth Ward
AAST 2450 (ASG; C2) Traditional African Religion Mary Keller
HIST 2600-01 Forgotten Africa: Intro to African Civ. Alexandra Kelly
HIST 4335 Women in Islam Seth Ward
INST 4990-02 US Foreign Policy in the Middle East Eric Nigh
Courses for INST Regional Studies Minors
Asian Studies Minor
HIST 2315 (H; ASG) History of Non-Western Religions: Tibetan Catherine Hartmann
Buddhism
RELI 2320 (ASG; C2) History of Islam Seth Ward
POLS 4230 Government and Politics of Asia Thomas Seitz
INST 4990 Business Norms, Culture and Practices in Asia Thomas Seitz
European Studies Minor
HIST 4270-01 France: Old Regime and Revolution Peter Walker
ART 4740-01 20th C European Art Rachel Sailor
ART 4730-01 19th C European Art TBD
Summer and Fall 2021 Study Abroad & International Internship Opportunities
In addition to the courses above, as part of their International Studies degree at the University of
Wyoming all INST majors are strongly encouraged to consider taking part in a semester-long or full-year
study abroad or exchange program. Alternatively, INST majors may also wish to participate in a number
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of other excellent, shorter-term, faculty-led international fieldwork or study abroad courses taught by UW
faculty (typically offered during the Summer and Winter breaks) as a way to earn credit towards their
International Studies degree.
Contrary to popular belief, a semester or year studying abroad need not set you back or delay your
graduation in any way. The vast majority of courses taken with our foreign university partners will
transfer back to UW, and many can substitute for required courses in our major.
Similarly, study abroad experiences can be more affordable than you may think. In many programs,
students pay UW tuition and fees to study at foreign universities.
In addition, INST majors are also encouraged to consider participating in paid or unpaid international
internship opportunities as a way of earning additional academic credit towards their International Studies
degree.
For more information on international study abroad exchanges, faculty-led fieldwork courses, and
internship opportunities, please visit the UW Abroad Office at: http://www.uwyo.edu/uwyoabroad/. To
discuss incorporating a study abroad experience or international internship as part of your degree, just talk
to your INST Faculty Advisor during the upcoming advising period!
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