Courses
International Studies courses are interdisciplinary, integrating insights from political science, anthropology, history, geography, economics, and more, along with perspectives from communities, activists, policymakers, and artists. By including multiple perspectives, our courses foster critical thinking and the ability to synthesize diverse viewpoints, preparing students to navigate global challenges with nuanced insight and flexibility.
Our courses are taught by experts who bring their cutting-edge research and real-world experiences into the classroom. We centre students’ active engagement and experiential learning so that students gain in-depth knowledge and transferable skills in analytical thinking, research, and communication.
Learn more about our courses below. Outlines are posted as they are received from instructors. Course schedules can be viewed on the . Course offerings are subject to change.
Summer 2026
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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| IS 101 D100 | Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies |
Anushay Malik
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May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 315 D100 | Introduction to Middle East Politics |
Nazanin Shahrokni
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May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Jun 1, 2026: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Vancouver
VANCOUVER |
| IS 325 D100 | Social Movements in a Changing Africa |
Jason Stearns
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 423 D100 | International Development Practice and Ethics |
Jason Stearns
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 428 D100 | Directed Readings |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 428 D200 | Directed Readings |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 490 D100 | Honours Seminar |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 490 D200 | Honours Seminar |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 497 D100 | Field Practice |
Anushay Malik
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 497 D200 | Field Practice |
Anushay Malik
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 497 D300 | Field Practice |
Jason Stearns
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 499 D100 | Honours Essay |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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Fall 2026
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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| IS 105 D100 | Around the World through Film |
Anushay Malik
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Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 200 D100 | Security and Global Governance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives |
Nicole Jackson
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Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 200 D101 | Security and Global Governance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives |
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 200 D102 | Security and Global Governance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives |
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 200 D103 | Security and Global Governance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives |
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 200 D104 | Security and Global Governance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives |
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 210 D100 | States, People, and Power Around the World |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 210 D101 | States, People, and Power Around the World |
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 210 D102 | States, People, and Power Around the World |
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 210 D103 | States, People, and Power Around the World |
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 210 D104 | States, People, and Power Around the World |
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 300 D100 | Research Methods in International Studies |
Oi Ying Irene Pang
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Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 302 D100 | Humanitarian Intervention: An Introduction |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 304 D100 | Russian Foreign and Security Policies |
Nicole Jackson
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Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 309 D100 | Special Topics in International Security and Conflict (Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict) |
Anushay Malik
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Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 314 D200 | National, Regional, and International Politics in Southeast Asia |
Darren Byler
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Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 315 D100 | Introduction to Middle East Politics |
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 350W D100 | Seminar on Global Problems in Interdisciplinary Perspective |
Megan MacKenzie
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Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 409 D100 | Special Topics I (Justice, War & Power) |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Location: TBA
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| IS 490 D100 | Honours Seminar |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 497 D100 | Field Practice |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 497 D200 | Field Practice |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 499 D100 | Honours Essay |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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ENROLLMENT RESOURCES
LIST OF SUGGESTED COURSES FOR SUMMER 2026
(includes enrollment tips)
Last updated on Feb. 19, 2026
Please note that the following off-site courses are part of the Tanzania Field School program: IS 325 D100, IS 423 D100 and IS 497 D300.