Course Descriptions

PAGS 102 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY (4 credits) An examination of different perspectives on the processes referred to as globalization including both "radical" and more traditional approaches to economics. Concentrates on issues of trade, foreign investment, international debt, the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund. In addition, examines some of the ethical implications of globalization, as well as some alternatives to current arrangements. Also listred as ECON 102.

PAGS 107 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: WAR AND PEACE IN THE NUCLEAR AGE (4 credits) What is "the security delimma"? How do political actors justify weapons of mass destruction? How have states, international organizations, and peace movements attempted to control them? If it isn't possible to "put the genie back in the bottle," how is peace or security possible? Examines answers to these questions, introduces the study of international relations and the PAGS sequence. Also listed as POLS 107.

PAGS 112 PHILISOPHICAL INQUIRY: PEACE AND JUSTICE (3 credits) The introductory philiosophy course tries to understand the fundamental questions of philiosophy and how they relate to politics, society, culture, and our everyday life in general. Specifically this course concentrates on the connection of philiosophy to peace and justice. Also listed as PHIL 112.

PAGS 115 HAITI (3 credits) Introduces students to Haitian communities in Miami and in Haiti, highlights connections between the U.S. and Haiti, and focuses on development issues as they intersect with local cultural practices. MAY TERM COURSE

PAGS 130: INTRODUCTION TO PEACE STUDIES: HISTORY OF NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS (4 credits) A general introduction to the field of peace studies and a history of non-violent movements. Explores the use of nonviolence as a means of achieving peace and effecting social change in an international context including the Middle East, Eastern Europe, South Africa, the Philippines, and Latin America, as within the U.S. particual attention to the uses of nonviolent resistence in "grassroots" struggles. Also listed as HIST 130.

PAGS 207 ISSUES BEFORE THE UNITED NATIONS (3 credits) Students in this experimental course study politicol, economic, and social issues in world politics by simulating the work of states in U.N. committess and organizations. Students serve as delegates to the American Model United Nations in Chicago during Thanksgivng Break. First-year students with a demonstrated interest in international affairs are welcome to enroll. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Also listed as POLS 207

PAGS 315 MARXISM (4 credits) An examination of the Marxist intellectual tradition with heavy emphasis on the writings of Marx himself. Examines Marx's critique of human alienation and capitalism, including an analysis of his work Capital. In addition, looks as how later Marxists, and critics of capitalism generally, have used, criticized, and reworked elements of the Marxian analysis to continue developing contemporary conceptions of a non-capitalist or classless society. Also listed as ECON 315.

PAGS 338 METHODS OF PEACEMAKING (4 credits) A practical course in which students learn methods for facilitating education and community organizing. The methods derive on part from those developed in South America by Paulo Freire and others engaged in popular education and grassroots development there. The community whose thematic universe is codified is Richmond, Indiana, and the work for the class includes interation with local people in a variety of settings. Also listed as EDU 338.

PAGS 340 NEGOTIATION: THEORY AND SKILLS (3 credits) Students will explore recent developments in diplomatic, business, interpersonal, labor/managements, environmental, and other public policy negotiations. The class will provide an opportunity for role-play negotiations and the development of negotiation skills and strategies in each student's area of interest. Negotiation is one response to conflict, and this course focuses on the negotiation process. PAGS 343 Conflict Resolution is suggested as a prerequisite.

PAGS 340 SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN SOCIETAL CONTEXT (4 credits) An interdisciplinary examination of the causes and expressions of sexual violence in the U.S. with skills building activities for advocates.

PAGS 343 CONFLICT RESOLUTION (3 credits) Examines the problem of conflict in social theory and practice. Readings introduce types of alternative dispute resolution and offer simulated conflicts in which students practice mediation and negotiation skills. Race, class, and gender perspectives are presented in class activites, readings, and films. Much group-oriented activity; students work together throughout the semester on oral reports based around current conflicts in the community and frequently write papers together on topics of mutual interest.

PAGS 344 DIPLOMATIC HISTORY: THE COLD WAR (3 credits) Examines the agents and structures that shaped world politics between the end of World War II and the collapse of the Soviet Union concurrent with the Gulf War. Were these five decades " a long peace" or a period of unprecedented violence in world history? Issues and themes include socialist internationalism, McCarthyism, human rights, decolonization, national liberation movements, proxy wars, the nuclear arms race, perestroika, and the New World Order. Also listed as HIST 344 and POLS 344.

PAGS 433 MINORITY DISCOURSE IN SPAIN An examination of the social, political and cultural history of Spain based on meaning making from the standpoint of discourse analysis and the subaltern. Of particular importance will be issues realating to religious, ethnic, and linguistic diversity. Also listed as SPAN 433 (A) Fulfills a D-I requirement.

PAGS 481 INTERNSHIPS, FIELD STUDIES, AND OTHER EXPERIENCES

PAGS 482 SPECIAL TOPICS (3 creidts) Selected topics determined by the instructor for upper-level study.

PAGS 483 TEACHING ASSITANTS

PAGS 484 FORD KNOGHT RESEARCH PROJECT Collaborative research with faculty funded by the Ford/Knight Program.

PAGS 485 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 credits) An investigation of a specific topic conceived and planned by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor. Intended for an advanced student.

PAGS 486 SENIOR RESEARCH (Comps) (2 credits) In this student-led course, PAGS seniors choose a topic to research for a semester and present their results at a community-wide event. Recent topics have included the Cinncinati Riots and connections between Oil and Food.

PAGS 487 PAGS PRESENTATION (2 credits) In this student-led course, PAGS seniors work on a topic and give a presentation to the Earlham Community.

PAGS 488 SENIOR SEMINAR (3 credits) The final course in the PAGS sequence, the senior seminar provides a setting in which majors can draw together what they have learned in all of their courses and off campus experiences, including internships. Students write papers, which integrate their interests in particular challenges to peacemaking with theoretical concerns. At the same time they read a number of significant texts on peace, padagogy, and empowerment, and study the examples of persons who have been especially effective in promoting peace and social justice.