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.

  

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.
Burnaby
IS 315 D100 Introduction to Middle East Politics Nazanin Shahrokni
May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
VANCOUVER
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 Anushay Malik
TBA
Location: TBA
IS 497 D200 Field Practice Anushay Malik
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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ENROLLMENT RESOURCES

LIST OF SUGGESTED COURSES FOR SUMMER 2026
(includes enrollment tips)
Last updated on Feb. 19, 2026

Please note that the following off-site courses are part of the Tanzania Field School program: IS 325 D100, IS 423 D100 and IS 497 D300.