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
IS 101 D100 Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies Tamir Moustafa
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
IS 105 D100 Around the World through Film Nazanin Shahrokni
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
IS 200 D100 Security and Global Governance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Nicole Jackson
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
IS 260 D100 Coloniality, Empire, and Anti-Imperial Struggles: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives Anushay Malik
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
IS 300 D100 Research Methods in International Studies Oi Ying Irene Pang
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Vancouver
IS 308 D200 Global Indigenous Futures Rupak Shrestha
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
IS 309 D100 Special Topics in International Security and Conflict (India in Global Affairs) Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 314 D300 National, Regional, and International Politics in Southeast Asia Darren Byler
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 322 D100 Central Asia: Conflict and Security Nicole Jackson
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 350W E100 Seminar on Global Problems in Interdisciplinary Perspective Brenda Lyshaug
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 355 D100 Refugees and Forced Migration Elizabeth Cooper
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 358 D100 Development, Aid and Difference in Historical Perspective Anushay Malik
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
IS 409 D100 Special Topics I (Justice, War & Power) Brenda Lyshaug
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 428 D100 Directed Readings TBA
Location: TBA
IS 428 D200 Directed Readings TBA
Location: TBA
IS 444 D100 Inside Diplomacy: A Practitioner's Perspective Paul Meyer
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 451 D100 Seminar on Core Texts in International Studies Christopher Gibson
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Vancouver
IS 465 D400 China in the World: Chinese International Development and Politics Darren Byler
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 490 D100 Honours Seminar TBA
Location: TBA
IS 497 D100 Field Practice TBA
Location: TBA
IS 497 D200 Field Practice TBA
Location: TBA
IS 499 D100 Honours Essay TBA
Location: TBA

  

Summer 2026

Course Title Instructor Day/Time Location
IS 101 D100 Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies Anushay Malik
May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Location: TBA
IS 315 D100 Introduction to Middle East Politics Nazanin Shahrokni
May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Location: TBA
IS 325 D100 Social Movements in a Changing Africa Jason Stearns
TBA
Location: TBA
IS 423 D100 International Development Practice and Ethics Jason Stearns
TBA
Location: TBA
IS 428 D100 Directed Readings TBA
Location: TBA
IS 428 D200 Directed Readings TBA
Location: TBA
IS 490 D100 Honours Seminar TBA
Location: TBA
IS 490 D200 Honours Seminar TBA
Location: TBA
IS 497 D100 Field Practice TBA
Location: TBA
IS 497 D200 Field Practice TBA
Location: TBA
IS 497 D300 Field Practice Jason Stearns
TBA
Location: TBA
IS 499 D100 Honours Essay TBA
Location: TBA

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Last updated on October 28, 2025