Spanish

This course discusses the identification and use of persuasive communication and conflict management in the context of psychological and social intervention.

This course examines the basic components of social stratification, distribution of wealth and power, and social mobility structures. Topics include: sociology, social stratification, and international relations; sociological theories of the structure of capitalism; causes of global poverty and international inequalities; social crises and conflicts in democracies; globalization, geopolitics, and global social stratification; the role of social movements, NGOs, and transnational capitalist organizations; transnational collective action and policies for international justice; stratification, conflict, and social change in countries of the global north and south.

This course enhances Spanish language skills, emphasizing academic skills needed for arguing, questioning, discussing, presenting, papers and more. The primary goal of this course is to enable students to attend and participate actively in classes conducted in Spanish.

This course provides a study of the history and theory of political psychosociology and examines the ideologies and behavior of political actors. It explores the role of historical and spatial factors on political and social processes. Topics covered include: the formation and changes of political attitudes and behaviors; role of opinion and political communication; political socialization; power and social influence; political ideology and leadership. 

This course is a study of the role, action, and organizational structure of international organizations. It begins with discussion of the various classifications of international organizations and their role in contemporary international society. Topics include: relationship models in international society; current challenges in relationship models; international organizations as subjects of international law; participation in international organizations; the organic structure; acts of international organizations; international responsibility of international organizations.

The course discusses political institutions and systems of power in indigenous societies of the Americas. Topics include: power in pre-Hispanic societies-- economic and social aspects, ideology and power, centralized states, and expansionist states; transformations of indigenous power and leadership in modern America; power in hunting and gathering societies; traditional power systems in agricultural and pastoral societies; indigenous power and leadership in contemporary America.