Courses

Readings in modern Yiddish literature. Outside reading in Yiddish and in English will further introduce the student to the major figures in Yiddish literature. YIDD 203 and 204 serve not only to train students in language, but also to acquaint them with some of the major Yiddish writers.

The course is designed for non-accountants such as those majoring in business administration. The course emphasizes the international business context of international accounting and financial decision-making. We discuss the accounting and reporting for multinational companies, current international accounting issues facing the business world, comparative international analysis, international segment reporting, and other related topics.

An examination of the cuisines of the world. Through lecture and lab students will learn about the evolution of international cuisines, common cooking techniques, menu development and will prepare representative food from many of the world's cultures

An introduction to the theory of international trade and to empirical tests of trade theory.

An analysis of the economics of balance of payments, the foreign exchange market, international liquidity and adjustment problems, exchange rate systems and their influence on internal and external balance, international financial institutions, international capital movements, and financial problems of economic integration.

An examination of the traditional and prevailing rules of international law governing relations among states and other international persons; special emphasis on recognition, succession, international treaties, and state jurisdiction over land, water, and aerial space.

After a brief treatment of the historical background of international organization and attempts to maintain peace, attention is given to the organizational, structural, and functional aspects of the United Nations and its related agencies. An evaluation of the contributions of these organizations to the maintenance of peace and to world economic, social, and political development is made.

The important conceptual frameworks for considering the international political economy starting with mercantilism and ending with issues of international financial governance regime theories.

An examination of the nature of international society (nationalism, state sovereignty, balance of power) and the sources of conflict and tension among nation states. After a consideration of the elements of power (geopolitical, economic, ideological, demographic, and technological), deals with the role of international organization and law, collective security and regionalism as "controls" on the use of power.

Examines the history, issues, and institutions which have shaped international telecommunication policy.