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 Student Information System. Course offerings are subject to change.
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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Burnaby
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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 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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Summer 2026
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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| IS 809 G100 | Selected Topics - Economic and Social Development of Selected Regions (Development Practice & Ethics) |
Jason Stearns
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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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 820 G300 | Directed Readings |
Jason Stearns
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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| IS 825 G100 | Social Movements in a Changing Africa |
Jason Stearns
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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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 886 G200 | 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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