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Jackson School of International Studies has TWO brand new courses on the Winter 2025 Time Schedule! See below!
NEW COURSE – JSIS B 200: Sports & Diplomacy
- LINK TO MyPlan
- TTh 2:30-4:30 p.m., NAN 181 – ACTIVE LEARNING CLASSROOM
- Sports have always played a big role in shaping political relationships around the world. From ping pong and Olympic hockey to soccer’s World Cup, international sports are tightly connected to global politics. This course looks at how sports influence diplomacy by introducing key ideas from diplomatic theory and real-world examples of sports diplomacy across different times, cultures, and political situations. We’ll explore how and why sports matter in the world of international relations.
- Instructor: Danny Hoffman
- Questions? Email djh13@uw.edu
NEW COURSE – JSIS B 329 (CHID 329/LABOR 329): Introduction to Capitalism
- LINK TO MyPlan
- MW 4:00-5:50 p.m., MEB 248
- This course breaks down what capital is and how it’s different from capitalism. We’ll dive into how capitalism evolved into the global system we know today and how it shapes our world. We’ll explore the connections between capitalism, society, and politics, both in the past and now. The class covers key events from the late 1800s to today, using insights from history, economics, sociology, anthropology, and literature to get a full picture.
- Instructor: Sunila Kale
- Questions? Email kale@uw.edu
These courses and some other excellent Winter JSIS courses can be found
- WINTER Cool Courses 2025: https://jsis.washington.edu/news/spotlight-cool-courses-winter-25/
Thanks,
Jackson School Advisers
Jackson School of International Studies
Thomson Hall, Room 111