Published: Feb. 14, 2023

global issues and international affairsInterested in taking a summer class? IAFS and related departmentsÌý areÌýoffering a variety of classes this summer that can count toward your IAFS major or minor! Here's some ones we think you'll find most exciting.

Register for your Summer 2023 classes starting in March!Ìý


IAFS 1000- Global Issues and International Affairs

IAFS 1000 is a great place to begin your International Affairs major or minor!

Offering a comprehensive dive into the world of political and babyÖ±²¥app development in many countries and regions around the world, you will begin gaining a deeper understanding of historical trends and development as well as current political and babyÖ±²¥app issues.
This will cover a lower division requirment for the major and minor.

A student's thoughts on Professor Snyder's class: "[Professor] Doug did a fantastic job with this class. Even though it was online I still engaged with the material and found the articles incredibly interesting."


islam geopolitics and societyIAFS 3010- Islam, Geopolitics and Society: Gender, Identity and Place

IAFS 3010 offers a look into Islam, geopolitics and society in various locations throughout the world. In this course you will examine countries such as Afghanistan, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Pakistan, Turkey, the US, and many others to gain a deeper understanding of issues of gender, identity and place and the complexity and diversity of social experiences within the milieu of Islam and geopolitics.
This course will cover Function Area III requirements and the Africa/Middle East Geographic Concentration requirements
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A student's thoughts on Professor Fluri's class:Ìý"This class is full of unbaised and factual information that extended my understanding of Islam. I recommend this online class."


special topics in international affairs the radical rightIAFS 3000-001: The Radical Right

IAFS 3000-001 shows how radical rightwing movements have transformed poltics and society throughout the world throughout the pastÌýdecade. In this class you will learn analyze the radical right's various forms, focusing in particular on democratic authoritarian politics,Ìýterrorism, media, and culture.
This class will coverÌýFunctional Area IV requirements.

ÌýA quote from a student aboutÌýProfessor Teitelbaum:Ìý"[Dr. Teitelbaum] was one of my favorite professors I had this semester. He connected with students well and makes anÌýeffort to be relatable."


vietnam/us, war, and society IAFS 3000-581- Vietnam/US, War and Society

IAFS 3000-581Ìýplaces the Vietnam War in a comprehensive historical context, investigates its development, and dissects it topically.ÌýYouÌýwill examine interdisciplinary scholarship, documents, literature, and film produced in both countries toÌýunderstand the ways in whichÌýUS foreign policy led to the most destructive war in the global history of decolonization. This course not only internationalizes the history ofÌýthe Vietnam War in the Asian context and the context of the Cold War,ÌýbutÌý Ìýanalyzes its lasting impact on US and Vietnamese society andÌýculture, with which to this day both countries are still trying to come to terms.
This course will cover Functional Area III requirements andÌýthe Asia Geographic ConcertationÌýrequirements.Ìý

This course is offered through Continuing Education.


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