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鈥� 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.
Spring 2027
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 101 OL01 | Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Online
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| IS 105 D100 | Around the World through Film |
Darren Byler
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 130W D100 | Borders and Belonging: Global Politics of Violence and Care |
Rupak Shrestha
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Fri, 12:30鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 220 D100 | Wealth and Poverty of Nations |
Irene Pang
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Thu, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 260 D100 | Coloniality, Empire, and Anti-Imperial Struggles: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives |
Anushay Malik
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 305 D100 | Challenging Power Around the Globe: Political Resistance and Protest |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 307 E100 | International Ethics: Poverty, Environmental Change, & War |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 5:30鈥�8:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 309 D100 | Special Topics in International Security and Conflict (Palestine in History) |
Rena Barakat
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Mon, 9:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 310 D100 | Gender and Security |
Megan MacKenzie
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 8:30鈥�11:20 a.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 319 D100 | Special Topics in Comparative World Politics, Culture and Society (Global Vancouver) |
Anushay Malik
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Thu, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 322 D100 | Central Asia: Conflict and Security |
Nicole Jackson
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 9:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 350W D100 | Seminar on Global Problems in Interdisciplinary Perspective |
Irene Pang
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Fri, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 365 D100 | Surveillance Capitalism in Global Context |
Darren Byler
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Fri, 9:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 402 D100 | Global Security Governance |
Nicole Jackson
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Thu, 8:30鈥�11:20 a.m.
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VANCOUVER
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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 451 D100 | Seminar on Core Texts in International Studies |
Elizabeth Cooper
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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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 FALL 2026
(includes enrollment tips)
Last updated on June 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.