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 Student Information System. Course offerings are subject to change.

    

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.
Burnaby
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 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

  

Summer 2026

Course Title Instructor Day/Time Location
IS 809 G100 Selected Topics - Economic and Social Development of Selected Regions (Development Practice & Ethics) Jason Stearns
TBA
Location: TBA
IS 820 G100 Directed Readings TBA
Location: TBA
IS 820 G200 Directed Readings TBA
Location: TBA
IS 820 G300 Directed Readings Jason Stearns
TBA
Location: TBA
IS 825 G100 Social Movements in a Changing Africa Jason Stearns
TBA
Location: TBA
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 886 G200 Thesis Prospectus TBA
Location: TBA
IS 898 G100 MA Thesis TBA
Location: TBA
IS 898 G200 MA Thesis TBA
Location: TBA