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JSIS 100 The Indigenous Pacific Northwest (5) SSc, DIV
Introduction to the cultures and governing structures of indigenous peoples of American Indian and First Nations tribal communities in the North coastal British Columbia and Pacific Northwest region as self-determining political actors in a contemporary multicultural and global region. Offered: jointly with AIS 103; W.

JSIS 101 Media and Information Technology in Global Conflict (5) SSc
Explores the role media and information technology have played in global conflicts since the twentieth century. How different groups have mobilized new technologies for covert warfare, surveillance, and cyberattacks, as well as for self-determination, cultural survival, and whistleblowing. Includes war photography; bots and election interference; and Indigenous movements and media.

JSIS 103 Diasporas and Homelands: Theory and Practice (5) SSc
Major modern and contemporary theories about diasporas and homelands in history, sociology, cultural anthropology, and political economy. Applications and limits in understanding historical and current diaspora dynamics. May include nationalism; migration; monetary remittances; political organizing; minority status; racism and discrimination; and cultural and religious traditions across a diaspora.

JSIS 110 Sports and Global Affairs (5) SSc
Covers the connection between sports and global affairs, including wars, dictatorships, racism, and women and LGTBQIA communities' discrimination, while also examining several socioeconomic, political, and historical issues at local, national, and global levels. Offered: AWSpS.

JSIS 187 Study Abroad: Global (1-5, max. 15) SSc
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.

JSIS 188 Study Abroad: Canadian Studies (1-5, max. 15) SSc
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.

JSIS 189 Study Abroad: African Studies (1-5, max. 15) SSc
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.

JSIS 190 Study Abroad: Asian Studies (1-5, max. 15) SSc
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.

JSIS 191 Study Abroad: East Asian Studies (1-5, max. 15) SSc
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.

JSIS 192 Study Abroad: South Asian Studies (1-5, max. 15) SSc
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.

JSIS 193 Study Abroad: Southeast Asian Studies (1-5, max. 15) SSc
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.

JSIS 194 Study Abroad: European Studies (1-5, max. 15) SSc
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.

JSIS 196 Study Abroad: Latin American and Caribbean Studies (1-5, max. 15) SSc
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.

JSIS 197 Study Abroad: Middle Eastern Studies (1-5, max. 15) SSc
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.

JSIS 200 States and Capitalism: The Origins of the Modern Global System (5) SSc
Origins of the modern world system in the sixteenth century and its history until World War I. Interacting forces of politics and economics around the globe, with particular attention to key periods of expansion and crisis. Offered: A.

JSIS 201 The Making of the Twenty-First Century (5) SSc
Provides a historical understanding from the mid-twentieth century to major global issues today. Focuses on interdisciplinary social science theories, methods, and information relating to global processes, and on developing analytical and writing skills to engage complex questions of causation and effects of global events and forces.

JSIS 202 Culture and Power in International Studies (5) SSc, DIV
Dives into how power, violence, and development shape the world, focusing on diverse cultures and histories. Explores how economic, political, and social backgrounds influence interactions and identities internationally. Students think critically about culture, examining how different grou