Fall 2026 International Studies

Last generated: Monday, April 06 2026 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

INST 105

Global Transformations and the Rise of the West Since 1000

3 hours. Same as HIST 105. This class may be taught in an online format. When that is the case, internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Please check the online class schedule for online sections. UIC GE Past, and UIC GE World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50068DIS - AD0ARRANGEDARR2ONLDaly, JOnline with deadlines
36396LEC - ALARRANGEDARR2ONLDaly, JOnline with deadlines
The Wests history is one of extraordinary success; no other region, empire, culture, or civilization has left so powerful a mark upon the world. This course charts the Wests achievementsrepresentative government, the free enterprise system, modern science, and the rule of lawas well as its misdeedstwo frighteningly destructive World Wars, the Holocaust, imperialistic domination, and the Atlantic slave trade. Adopting a global perspective, the course explores the contributions of other cultures and civilizations to the Wests emergence. It also traces the rise of Western power through a series of revolutions, including social, political, technological, military, commercial, and industrial. The course is fully onlinestudents follow a defined schedule but have no classes to attend. See course Blackboard page for details.

INST 130

Introduction to Comparative Politics

3 hours. Same as POLS 130. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the relevant semester to determine the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. UIC GE Individual and Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28544DIS - AD101:00 PM - 01:50 PMF2152BSBPope, MMeet on campus
28545DIS - AD212:00 PM - 12:50 PMF2892BSBPope, MMeet on campus
48702DIS - AD310:00 AM - 10:50 AMF2192BSBPope, MMeet on campus
28546LCD - AS101:00 PM - 01:50 PMMW1402BSBAlbarracin Dierolf, JMeet on campus

INST 184

Introduction to International Relations

3 hours. Same as POLS 184. Extensive computer use required. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the relevant semester to determine the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28550DIS - AD511:00 AM - 11:50 AMF3892BSBEnglish, MMeet on campus
43544DIS - AD608:00 AM - 08:50 AMF2192BSBAlfian, fMeet on campus
43545DIS - AD702:00 PM - 02:50 PMF22332ETMSWEnglish, MMeet on campus
28551LCD - AS112:00 PM - 12:50 PMMW2082BHFloros, KMeet on campus

INST 221

Macroeconomics in the World Economy: Theory and Applications

3 hours. Same as ECON 221. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120 and ECON 121; and MATH 121 or MATH 160 or MATH 165 or MATH 115; or approval of the department.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28568LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRF0012LCFClack, CMeet on campus
28569LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWFB1012LCBKim, K; Pellenq, AMeet on campus

INST 333

International Economics

3 hours. Same as ECON 333. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220 or ECON 221 or INST 221. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
29911LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRC0042LCCPieper, PMeet on campus

INST 349

Topics in Comparative Politics

3 hours. Same as POLS 349. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): POLS 130 or INST 130; and POLS 200; or consent of the instructor . Students seeking to register with instructor approval should contact the academic advisor for Political Science, in addition to securing permission to enroll from the course instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32066DIS11:00 AM - 12:15 PMMW11712BSBTepe, SMeet on campus