International and Area Studies 1. Introduction to International and Area Studies
Instructor: Adam Moore
Lecture time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45
Discussions times: Mondays 9:00-9:50 and 2:00-3:50.
Course description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Introduction to international and area studies from interdisciplinary framework, covering themes related to international politics and markets, as well as international societies and cultures, to illuminate and clarify profoundly international character of world we live in and to introduce set of contemporary issues and challenges that cross borders and affect every region of world. P/NP or letter grading.
This TAship is a 50% time position. TAs will be required to attend lecture and teach three discussion sections. Background in courses (undergraduate or graduate) pertaining to international relations, and international institutions is preferred. Prior experience as a TA at UCLA is also preferred but not required. Note: all international graduate students who did not complete their undergraduate studies in the U.S. must have successfully passed the Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP) before applying.
Please note that students cannot hold another appointment on campus during the TA-ship as graduate students are allowed to work only 50% time on campus.
Graduate Opportunity Fellowship recipients are not eligible for TA-ships during the Fall quarter.
FLAS recipients are eligible to work up to 50% time.
Applications are due Wednesday, July 27 by 3 pm and should be submitted to:
Magda Yamamoto
UCLA International Institute IDPs
myamamoto@international.ucla.edu and include the following:
* Resume/CV
* Letter of intent: one page statement of your background (research, life, etc) that makes you a good fit for the class
* Full teaching record (if applicable) and, if TA'd at UCLA, copies of the Evaluation Summary Sheets
* TOP<http://www.oid.ucla.edu/training/top> score (international graduate students only)