Non-Governmenal Organizations Crossing Borders

3 credits

Do non-governmental organizations make a difference? How do they interact with and alter the international state system? This course examines the activities and influence of transnational non-governmental organizations such as global struggles against colonialism and slavery; and campaigns for human rights, women's rights, indigenous rights and banning land mines. ***Prerequisite: IS 100 (formerly INTL 100) or 30 credit hours***