International Affairs

IA 401 - International Perspectives: Science, Business, and Politics
Credits: 4.00
Examination of the interaction of developments in science,ÿÿÿÿ Examination of the interaction of developments in science, economics, and politics as they shape international affairs. Topics include science and technology; world trade and investment; politics, cultural values, and ethics in world affairs. Team-taught, modular course. Prereq: permission; IA major. Writing intensive.

IA 501 - Global Issues in International Affairs
Credits: 4.00
Introduce students to the various relationships amongÿ¿ peoples, states, and cultures within a global environment. While built upon the general knowledge acquired in IA 401, IA 501 provides more in-depth study of particular issues involving a variety of regions of the globe. This course is essential to preparing students for study abroad and to equip them to conceptualize suitable research topics for IA 701. Each student will be expected to put substantial time into developing the reading, research, and analytical skills necessary for the study of international affairs. Prereq: IA 401. Writing intensive.

IA 599 - Special Topics
Credits: 4.00
Subjects vary. Course descriptions are available at the Center for International Education. Some semesters, this course will satisfy specific requirements for the dual major in international affairs. For specific information in a particular semester, contact the Center for International Education.

IA 695 - Internship
Credits: 2.00 to 4.00
Designed to provide research and work opportunities with an international aspect to UNH undergraduates. Internships may involve either research with a faculty member or work with an employer. Prereq: permission. May be repeated up to 8 credit hours. Cr/F.

IA 699 - Topics
Credits: 4.00
Special topics course with varying subject matter andÿ¿ format. Study of areas and subjects not covered by existing courses. Center for International Education provides information on current offerings. Recommended as a dual major elective.

IA 701 - Seminar
Credits: 4.00
Capstone of the dual major in international affairs. To be taken after completion of the foreign language and foreign experience requirements. Strong emphasis on research and analysis, use of foreign language skills, writing, and criticism. Prereq: IA 501; IA major. Writing intensive.