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  Monterey Institute of International Studies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Monterey Institute of International Studies (its acronym is MIIS) is a graduate school in Monterey, California, United States, that specializes in programs in international relations, international business, and translation and interpretation.
MIIS was established in 1955 to teach modern languages in their cultural context and has evolved into an international professional graduate school dedicated to preparing students to respond effectively to the complex challenges of a rapidly changing global environment.
MIIS also runs the well-known Center for Nonproliferation Studies, which maintains the Monterey WMD Terrorism Database.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Monterey_Institute   (209 words)

  
 Monterey Institute of International Studies
The Monterey Institute of International Studies has developed, over the course of four decades, an international reputation for the cross cultural emphasis of its instruction, the high level of personal interaction among its international student body and its multinational faculty.
Programs at the Monterey Institute are designed to develop bilingual professionals as the institute integrates advanced foreign language education into professional international programs in business, public administration, policy studies and environmental policy.
Monterey Institute students can take courses on European comparative politics, the European Community and international marketing in English, French, German or Spanish; can study the Japanese economy in a course offered in both Japanese and English, or may enroll in "Business Climate in China'' and "Chinese Business Practices'' in Mandarin or English.
www.monterey.org /langcap/miis.html   (741 words)

  
 Monterey The Language Capital of the World
Monterey was founded in 1770 when Spanish soldiers claimed the land for King Charles III of Spain.
Monterey's language and cultural diversity is reflected in its Native American, Spanish, Mexican, Portuguese, Chinese, Italian and Japanese roots.
The Defense Language Institute, with a faculty of over 750 and student body of about 2,500, is the largest language training institution in the world.
www.monterey.org /langcap   (545 words)

  
 Nuclear Power and Nuclear Proliferation remarks by Lawrence Scheinman
Institutional approaches relate primarily to the nuclear non-proliferation regime including not only the baseline NPT but also the regional nuclear weapon free zone treaties along with an array of export control, verification, security assurance and related national legislative and admin-istrative implementing measures.
Regimes are themselves institutional arrangements intended to bring about collective outcomes in international society through the establishment of norms, rules and procedures which regulate and constrain behavior in a given area of activity.
While not winning that case, INFCE did recommend exploring international cooperation in both plutonium (IPS) and long term spent fuel storage (ISFS)leading to studies of these options, but no conclusion were reached and the efforts subsided in the early 1980s.
www.nci.org /conf/scheinman   (1933 words)

  
 Presidio of Monterey
DLIFLC and the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) have a unique partnership whereby DLIFLC faculty are able to take classes at MIIS while maintaining their full working schedule at the Institute.
Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) offers a Master of Arts in Teaching Foreign Language, one of several programs in which MIIS and the DLIFLC are partners.
Monterey Peninsula College (MPC), allowing DLIFLC students to apply their academic accomplishments toward the requirements for an MPC Associate of Arts degree.
www.monterey.army.mil /partnerships/assets.htm   (339 words)

  
 Global Majority   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
She is an established scholar and professor of peace and conflict studies whose research includes studies on domestic and sexual violence, demobilization, reintegration, transitional justice, and ethnic and cultural conflict.
Tatsushi Arai is a graduate of Weseda University and the Monterey Institute of International Studies and recently received his PhD from the Institute of Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University.
Nadia is currently attending the Monterey Institute of International Studies in a degree program which will allow her to receive her Bachelors in International Studies and Masters in International Policy Studies (Specialization in International Development) in three consecutive years.
www.globalmajority.org /iab.aspx   (3310 words)

  
 Find Arabic Summer Intensive Language Program by Monterey Institute of International Studies on Course Junction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Study at both, the intermediate and advanced levels, require a placement test to be taken on the first day of the program.
The Monterey Institute of International Studies had its beginning in 1955 and has evolved from a dozen students studying French and German back then to an internationally recognized, graduate, professional school enrolling nearly 800 students from approximately 60 countries in 2005.
In addition to requiring language study as an integral part of its graduate degree programs, the Monterey Institute also offers foreign and English language study through non-degree programs open to students from around the US and the rest of the world.
www.coursejunction.com /course_detail.cfm/id/12195   (599 words)

  
 Monterey Institute for International Studies
UC President Richard C. Atkinson and then-President of the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) Chester D. Haskell have signed a letter of intent to explore whether the Institute might be incorporated into the University of California.
In addition, the Institute's Center for Nonproliferation Studies is the world's largest research center devoted to issues of combating terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
The Regents' Committee on Educational Policy was told that Atkinson plans to sign a memorandum of understanding between UC and the Monterey Institute, outlining principles to guide continuing discussions between the two institutions as part of an implementation plan, and a process for addressing these issues.
currents.ucsc.edu /03-04/07-21/institute.html   (265 words)

  
 MIIS Graduate School of International Policy Studies
The Development Project Management Institute is a professional training program designed to prepare those who aspire to engage in humanitarian aid or long-term development work in Africa, Asia, Latin America or anywhere else extensive poverty is present.
Offered three times a year, at three different locations, DPMI provides the flexibility and opportunity for working professionals, students not enrolled at the Monterey Institute, and current Monterey Institute students to participate at the site and time of their choice.
DPMI Monterey is offered from January 2 — 19, 2007 on the campus of the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
policy.miis.edu /programs/cdpmi.html   (431 words)

  
 Program in International Policy Studies - Monterey Institute of International Studies - In-Depth Description
Established in 1955 with summer classes in language and culture, the Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies was the first institute dedicated to the then-revolutionary concept that a “living language should be taught as such: French in French, German in German, etc.” Year-round degree programs began in 1961.
By 1979, the Institute had grown to international distinction and was renamed the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
Sands was the former Deputy Director of the Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute.
www.petersons.com /gradchannel/code/IDD.asp?orderLineNum=721190-4&inunId=38799&typeVC=ProgramVC&sponsor=   (1608 words)

  
 Program in Teaching Foreign Language - Monterey Institute of International Studies - In-Depth Description   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Monterey Peninsula is 130 miles south of San Francisco on California’s central coast surrounded by ocean and mountains; it has a population of 100,000.
Opened in 1955 with summer classes in language and culture, the Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies was the first institute dedicated to the then-revolutionary concept that a living language should be taught as such: French in French, German in German, etc. Full-year degree programs began in 1961.
Language Studies faculty members combine their diverse international experiences and professional expertise to teach language courses to students in all Monterey Institute graduate programs, with advanced instruction in seven languages.
www.petersons.com /gradchannel/code/IDD.asp?orderLineNum=721190-2&inunId=38802&typeVC=ProgramVC&sponsor=   (1208 words)

  
 Q&A: UC and Institute of International Studies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Monterey Institute of International Studies and the University of California are in preliminary discussions regarding the possibility of the Monterey Institute becoming part of the University of California.
If the Institute does become part of the university, it would be administered as a unit of UC Santa Cruz, although its expertise and resources would be available systemwide.
The Monterey Institute brings specialized academic assets to the university - expertise in international policy, including international security issues, such as the spread of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism, international business, linguistics and language, and translation and interpretation.
currents.ucsc.edu /02-03/04-28/q-a.institute.html   (450 words)

  
 Monterey Institute of International Studies - Intensive English Programs
The Monterey Institute provides a safe, friendly community for language and cultural study with its approximately 700 students studying international issues and languages.
The Monterey Institute is located on the beautiful and historic Monterey Peninsula on California's Central Coast.
Monterey is conveniently located only 125 miles (201 km) south of San Francisco, 65 miles (104 km) south of San Jose and Silicon Valley, and 345 miles (555 km) north of Los Angeles.
www.studyusa.com /factshts/miis.asp   (660 words)

  
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With respect to the three intertidal monitoring studies, RAP members requested that, in the interest of quality control, all participating groups should communicate about their work on a regular basis.
Jackson Davis, Director of Project Oceans for the Monterey Institute of International Studies, introduced the RAP to a new effort to create an electronic information database on the oceans.
Project Oceans is a joint venture between the Monterey Institute of International Studies and the University of California - Santa Cruz.
bonita.mbnms.nos.noaa.gov /intro/advisory/rapma/951208.txt   (2012 words)

  
 JHW ARCHITECTS : Institutional : Monterey Institute of International Studies, McCone Center
Designed as the new faculty offices for this international school, the McCone Center is a complete remodel of the former Monterey Herald Newspaper into an administrative center.
The exterior was taken from a "1950's modern" design to a Monterey style, reflective of its historic location next to Colton Hall on Pacific Street.
The former press bay was transformed into a 300-seat auditorium with state of the art translation facilities for five different languages.
www.jhwarch.com /institutional_mccone.html   (123 words)

  
 Untitled Document
The Monterey Institute is located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, 130 miles south of San Francisco.
For nearly fifty years the Monterey Institute has provided a unique alternative to students who wish to pursue an international couse study.
The Monterey Institute also offers a full range of financial aid based on need to US citizens and permanent residents.
www.lacitycollege.edu /academic/honor/amg/Miis.htm   (318 words)

  
 MIIS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
During two-and-a-half or eight weeks of intensive language study, students will familiarize themselves and develop an understanding of the language and culture of the country.
The Monterey Institute of International Studies is once again offering the Winter Intensive Language Program (WILP) in order to fill the need for non-degree language training in an intensive environment.
The Monterey Institute of International Studies provides a truly international setting with students, faculty, and staff from around the world speaking many different languages.
www.miis.edu /lang-ilp-home.html   (432 words)

  
 SAND Project: Tackling Small Arms and Light Weapons: A Practical Guide for Collection and Destruction
The Guide is a synthesis of best practices observed by SAND and BICC during more than five years of international field research in the area of weapons collection and disposal.
The Guide is designed to be used by a broad spectrum of organizations and individuals from international peacekeepers, localmilitary and security officials to academics, policy makers at all levels of government and NGOs whose mission is to provide development assistance, promote peaceful conflict resolution or deliver humanitarian aid.
The spread and use of small arms and light weapons continues to effect the work and lives of civilians across the globe who must operate in areas where trained military and security personnel are scarce.
sand.miis.edu /projects/guide.htm   (704 words)

  
 Sustainable Base Reuse Institute - SBRI
Erika Spencer is a native of the Monterey Bay area and a resident of Aptos, California.
Erika currently serves as Monterey Bay Area Chapter President of the Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), a non-profit organization of professionals from diverse disciplines who are engaged in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to environmental planning and management.
Melissa also holds a BA in International Studies and Geography with a minor in Biology from the University of Oregon.
www.basereuse.org /staff.html   (785 words)

  
 NEAS - Resources, Russia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ericson was President of the Association for Comparative Economic Studies and Professor of Economics at Columbia University, where he served formerly as Director of The Harriman Institute for the Advanced Study of the Soviet Union.
She is currently embarking on a much more ambitious global study, examining in greater detail how environmentalism may be linked to a variety of subgroup identities across a broad spectrum of political settings and the implications of this linkage for the achievement of domestic and international environmental policy objectives.
The origin of Rus\', international trade, the impact of nomadic peoples, the introduction of Christianity, the economic system an the problem of feudalism, the political structure and the dilemma of princely succession; literature and architecture; the displacement of political power centres and depopulation, the preservation of the Kievan heritage.
neas.miis.edu /resources-russia.html   (8489 words)

  
 Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) Information & Analysis
Seth Carus, Deputy Director for the Center for the Study of WMD at the National Defense University, followed by a commentary by Milton Leitenberg, Senior Research Scholar, Center for International and Security Studies at the University of Maryland.
Tracks international proliferation of submarines, their regional security implications, and their role as delivery systems for WMD.
A new book by CNS Senior Fellow Jonathan B. Tucker focuses on the history of nerve agents, concluding that the world is at a crossroads that could lead either to the further spread of these weapons or to their ultimate abolition.
cns.miis.edu   (821 words)

  
 Graduate Programs at Monterey Institute Of International Studies
Professional studies and language education are merged in selected area studies taught in appropriate languages.
Focuses on the management of complex issues and relationships related to international commerce between and among global corporations and governments, and on the development of advanced language capability.
Institute programs in language teaching combine strong academic preparation with practical training in language pedagogy.
schools.gradschools.com /graduate-schools/Monterey-Intl-Studies.html   (498 words)

  
 Monterey Institute of International Studies Reference, Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) Research projects, databases and publications about the global proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons of mass destruction.
Monterey Institute of International Studies The Monterey Institute is at the forefront of international education, preparing its students for successful international careers in the private, public, nonprofit, and educational sectors.
Graduate School of International Policy Studies The Graduate School combines language teaching and analytical skills.
www.flashunion.org /ZmxzXzYwNjc1.aspx   (115 words)

  
 MIIS
Located at the center of campus, the William Tell Coleman Library houses a print collection that supports teaching and research at the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
The Institute library's specialized international collection has 95,000 volumes, more than 500 print periodical subscriptions, and 35 daily and weekly newspapers.
Special subject strengths of the collection include bilingual and multilingual dictionaries and glossaries, international business, language teaching, international environmental issues, nonproliferation, international development and human rights.
www.miis.edu /lib   (157 words)

  
 Huntsman Architectural Group :: Monterey Institute of International Studies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Monterey, CA To aid UC Santa Cruz in its consideration of acquiring the Monterey Institute of International Studies, Huntsman led a multi-discipline team of consultants in a due diligence study of more than 20 residential and commercial buildings on the four-block urban campus.
The team evaluated existing building conditions, code conformance and building deficiencies in regard to architectural, structural, roofing and waterproofing, civil, geotechnical, hazardous material, elevator, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire/life safety systems and disciplines.
Huntsman then developed a list of general code compliance upgrades for budget estimating and prepared an executive summary narrative and report for UC Santa Cruz’ future funding efforts.
www.huntsmanag.com /new_site/portfolio/it/miis.html   (113 words)

  
 MONTEREY INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, Monterey, CA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
We are seeking candidates whose records demonstrate range and flexibility in teaching options, enthusiasm for working in a multicultural and multilingual environment, familiarity with the public policy process, and a practitioner's perspective on global issues.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience, and have exceptionally strong teaching skills, international policy experience, an active research agenda, and proficiency in a foreign language.
Please submit a cover letter indicating which of the three positions you are interested in, along with curriculum vita, evidence of teaching quality and names and addresses of references.
www.aeaweb.org /joe/0409d/html/joe031.html   (201 words)

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