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Arizona International College
Social Sciences (AISS)
101. Origins and Problems in the Modern World (3) I II Designed primarily for first year students, this course is an introduction to interdisciplinary studies focusing on the concepts, methods, and approaches of the social sciences. The specific topic, issue, or problem being investigated may vary from year to year. P, consult AIC instructor.
199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II P, consult AIC instructor.
201. Introduction to Economic Sustainability (3) I Course introduces the principles of micro- and macro-economics as applied to the issue of sustainable development. The theoretical principles to include consumption and productive behavior, market and non-market activities, and relationships between domestic and international economics. Topics will include: international trade, the environment, population, and concepts of social equality. P, consult AIC instructor.
202. Statistics and Global Issues (3) II Focus on statistical analysis to interpret pressing global issues, including population trends, economic conditions, risk assessments (toxicity, air quality, epidemiology, etc.), quality of life measurements and income distributions. Students will learn some econometrics. P, consult AIC instructor.
210. Global Issues of Development (4) I Investigation of various definitions of development, the central issues affecting development on global and local scales, and how an interdisciplinary approach is necessary for both understanding and action. Case study approach, both geographically and topically through historical context. Students will investigate specific issues affecting development, including sustainability, education, gender, race, class, population considerations, the world economic system, and health care. P, consult AIC instructor.
290A. Economics of Immigration (3) II Introduces the principles of micro-and macro-economics as applied to the issues of sustainable development. The theoretical principles to be addressed include consumption and production behaviors, market and non-market activities, and relationships between domestic and international economies. P, consult AIC instructor.
290C. Special Topics in the Social Sciences: Nicaragua 2000 (3) I A combination of a 4-week study tour in Nicaragua (including homestay and service experience), assigned readings, and an independent research project, geared to understand Nicaragua's current situation as a Third World country coming to the international table of trade and democracy. P, consult AIC instructor.
290E. Managing Global Change (3) II This course explores the philosophical bases of the emerging 21st century--eastern and western, scientific, moral and religious. It will also explore the issue of leadership--specifically, those qualities and skills that will be important for effective anticipation and orchestration of diversity. P, consult AIC instructor.
299. Independent Study (1-3) I II P, consult AIC instructor.
304B. Introduction to Semiotic/Semiological analysis (3) I II An introductory course focused on the "study of signification" including present field components such as zoology, olfactory signs, tactile communication, paralinguistics, medicine, kinetics and proxemics, musical codes, formalized languages, written language, natural languages, visual communications, etc. P, consult AIC instructor.
311A. History of Economic Thought (3) I II This course is a reading of some of the great texts in economics. Its ultimate purpose is to propose a rhetorical and intellectual exploration of the political and social ideas which have shaped the development of economic principles. P, consult AIC instructor.
311D. Political Economy of Trade Policy (3) I II A course to help students gain tools that will enable them to analyze issues in international trade policy. We will discuss such issues as the gains from trade, the effects of trade barriers, trade policies of different nations, and effects of regional trading blocs. P, introductory economics or comparable knowledge of economic principles. Consult AIC instructor.
312. Politics and Economics in Asia (3) I II An in-depth examination of the newly industrialized countries of Asia (NICs), the Four Tigers (Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore) and the powerful dragon of China. P, consult AIC instructor.
313. International Public Policy: Immigration and Refugees (3) I II An interdisciplinary investigation of how governments, the business or private sectors, and the non-profit or third sectors make policy decisions about refugees and legal and illegal immigration. P, consult AIC instructor.
314. Intermediate Economic Theory (3) This course aims to familiarize students with current economic issues and provide them with advanced micro and macroeconomic tools with which to analyze them. Topics will include international comparisons of market structures, environmental policies, development strategies and fiscal and monetary policies. P, knowledge of principles of economics. Consult AIC instructor.
399. Independent Study (1-3) I II P, consult AIC instructor.
499. Independent Study (1-3) I II P, consult AIC instructor.