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Courses

Master of Arts in International Studies alumni, Evan and Tori

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
IS 800 G100 Problems of International Policy and Practice Elizabeth Cooper
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 804 G100 Approaches to International Studies Jason Stearns
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 808 G100 Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (Russian Foreign Policies) Nicole Jackson
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Vancouver
IS 808 G200 Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (Global Security Governance) Nicole Jackson
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Vancouver
IS 809 G100 Selected Topics - Economic and Social Development of Selected Regions (Surveillance Capitalism) Darren Byler
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 809 G200 Selected Topics - Economic and Social Development of Selected Regions (Divided Cities) Nazanin Shahrokni
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 814 G100 Special Topics on the Middle East (Intro Middle East Politics) Nazanin Shahrokni
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 820 G100 Directed Readings TBA
Location: TBA
IS 820 G200 Directed Readings TBA
Location: TBA
IS 839 G100 Social Movements in the Global South Christopher Gibson
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 879 G100 Career Development Seminar Catalina Bobadilla Sandoval
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Mon, 10:00–11:50 a.m.
Vancouver
IS 880 G100 MA Extended Essays TBA
Vancouver
IS 880 G200 MA Extended Essays TBA
Location: TBA
IS 886 G100 Thesis Prospectus TBA
Location: TBA
IS 898 G100 MA Thesis TBA
Location: TBA
IS 898 G200 MA Thesis TBA
Location: TBA

    

Spring 2026

Course Title Instructor Day/Time Location
IS 808 G100 Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (Refugees & Migration) Elizabeth Cooper
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 808 G200 Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (Global Indigenous Futures) Rupak Shrestha
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Vancouver
IS 808 G300 Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (Politics in Southeast Asia) Darren Byler
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 808 G400 Special Topics in Governance and Conflict (China in the World) Darren Byler
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 809 G100 Selected Topics - Economic and Social Development of Selected Regions (Contemporary Latin America) Christopher Gibson
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 820 G100 Directed Readings TBA
Location: TBA
IS 820 G200 Directed Readings TBA
Location: TBA
IS 822 G100 Central Asia: Conflict and Security Nicole Jackson
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 830 G100 Methods for International Studies Nazanin Shahrokni
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 880 G100 MA Extended Essays TBA
Location: TBA
IS 880 G200 MA Extended Essays TBA
Location: TBA
IS 886 G100 Thesis Prospectus TBA
Location: TBA
IS 898 G100 MA Thesis TBA
Location: TBA
IS 898 G200 MA Thesis TBA
Location: TBA