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.
Fall 2025
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 101 D100 | Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 12:30鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 101 D900 | Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies |
Logan Masilamani
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey
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| IS 105 D100 | Around the World through Film |
Darren Byler
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 210 D100 | States, People, and Power Around the World |
Logan Masilamani
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Mon, 2:30鈥�4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 220 D100 | Wealth and Poverty of Nations |
Christopher Gibson
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Fri, 12:30鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 230 D100 | Beyond the Nation-State: Identity and Belonging in a Globalized World |
Rupak Shrestha
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 2:30鈥�4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 300 D100 | Research Methods in International Studies |
Oi Ying Irene Pang
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Fri, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 302 D100 | Humanitarian Intervention: An Introduction |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 304 D100 | Russian Foreign and Security Policies |
Nicole Jackson
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 8:30鈥�11:20 a.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 315 D100 | Introduction to Middle East Politics |
Nazanin Shahrokni
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 339 D100 | Social Movements in the Global South |
Christopher Gibson
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 350W E100 | Seminar on Global Problems in Interdisciplinary Perspective |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Mon, 5:30鈥�8:20 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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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Fri, 9:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 385 D100 | Divided Cities: Urban Segregation Through a Global Lens |
Nazanin Shahrokni
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 402 D100 | Global Security Governance |
Nicole Jackson
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 8:30鈥�11:20 a.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 428 D100 | Directed Readings |
Elizabeth Cooper
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 451 D100 | Seminar on Core Texts in International Studies |
Tamir Moustafa
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Sep 3 鈥� Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 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 |
Jason Stearns
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 497 D200 | 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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Spring 2026
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 101 D100 | Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies |
Tamir Moustafa
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 12:30鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 105 D100 | Around the World through Film |
Nazanin Shahrokni
|
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 200 D100 | Security and Global Governance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives |
Nicole Jackson
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 12:30鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 220 D100 | Wealth and Poverty of Nations |
Oi Ying Irene Pang
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 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 10, 2026: Fri, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 300 D100 | Research Methods in International Studies |
Oi Ying Irene Pang
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 8:30鈥�11:20 a.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 308 D200 | Global Indigenous Futures |
Rupak Shrestha
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 8:30鈥�11:20 a.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 309 D100 | Special Topics in International Security and Conflict (India in Global Affairs) |
Sessional
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: 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 |
Sessional
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 314 D300 | National, Regional, and International Politics in Southeast Asia |
Darren Byler
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 9:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 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 10, 2026: Fri, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 329 D100 | Special Topics in International Development, Economic and Environmental Issues (Latin America) |
Christopher Gibson
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 9:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 350W E100 | Seminar on Global Problems in Interdisciplinary Perspective |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 5:30鈥�8:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 355 D100 | Refugees and Forced Migration |
Elizabeth Cooper
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 358 D100 | Development, Aid and Difference in Historical Perspective |
Anushay Malik
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 11:30 a.m.鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 409 D100 | Special Topics I (Justice, War & Power) |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.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 |
Christopher Gibson
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 8:30鈥�11:20 a.m.
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Vancouver
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| IS 465 D400 | China in the World: Chinese International Development and Politics |
Darren Byler
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Jan 5 鈥� Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 11:30 a.m.鈥�2:20 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 2025
(includes enrollment tips)
Last updated on July 3 2025