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.
Fall 2025
Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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IS 800 G100 | Problems of International Policy and Practice |
Elizabeth Cooper
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Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 804 G100 | Approaches to International Studies |
Jason Stearns
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Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 808 G100 | Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (Russian Foreign Policies) |
Nicole Jackson
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Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 808 G200 | Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (Global Security Governance) |
Nicole Jackson
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Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 809 G100 | Selected Topics - Economic and Social Development of Selected Regions (Surveillance Capitalism) |
Darren Byler
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Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 809 G200 | Selected Topics - Economic and Social Development of Selected Regions (Divided Cities) |
Nazanin Shahrokni
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Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 814 G100 | Special Topics on the Middle East (Intro Middle East Politics) |
Nazanin Shahrokni
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Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 820 G100 | Directed Readings |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 820 G200 | Directed Readings |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 839 G100 | Social Movements in the Global South |
Christopher Gibson
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Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 879 G100 | Career Development Seminar |
Catalina Bobadilla Sandoval
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Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Mon, 10:00–11:50 a.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 880 G100 | MA Extended Essays |
TBA
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Vancouver
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IS 880 G200 | MA Extended Essays |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 886 G100 | Thesis Prospectus |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 898 G100 | MA Thesis |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 898 G200 | MA Thesis |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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Spring 2026
Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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IS 808 G100 | Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (Refugees & Migration) |
Elizabeth Cooper
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Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 808 G200 | Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (Global Indigenous Futures) |
Rupak Shrestha
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Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 808 G300 | Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (Politics in Southeast Asia) |
Darren Byler
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Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 808 G400 | Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (China in the World) |
Darren Byler
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Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 809 G100 | Selected Topics - Economic and Social Development of Selected Regions (Contemporary Latin America) |
Christopher Gibson
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Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 820 G100 | Directed Readings |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 820 G200 | Directed Readings |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 822 G100 | Central Asia: Conflict and Security |
Nicole Jackson
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Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 830 G100 | Methods for International Studies |
Nazanin Shahrokni
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Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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IS 880 G100 | MA Extended Essays |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 880 G200 | MA Extended Essays |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 886 G100 | Thesis Prospectus |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 898 G100 | MA Thesis |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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IS 898 G200 | MA Thesis |
TBA
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Location: TBA
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