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.
Fall 2026
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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| IS 101 D100 | Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies |
Tamir Moustafa
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Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 105 D100 | Around the World through Film |
Anushay Malik
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Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 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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Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 210 D100 | States, People, and Power Around the World |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 2:30–4:20 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 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 2:30–5:20 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 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 2:30–5:20 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 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 309 D100 | Special Topics in International Security and Conflict (Violence and Nationalism in South Asia) |
Anushay Malik
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Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 314 D200 | National, Regional, and International Politics in Southeast Asia |
Darren Byler
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Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 315 D100 | Introduction to Middle East Politics |
Waleed Salem
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Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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| IS 350W D100 | Seminar on Global Problems in Interdisciplinary Perspective |
Megan MacKenzie
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Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
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VANCOUVER
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| IS 409 D100 | Special Topics I (Justice, War & Power) |
Brenda Lyshaug
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Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 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 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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Spring 2027
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 101 OL01 | Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies | |||
| IS 105 D100 | Around the World through Film | |||
| IS 130 D100 | Borders and Belonging: Global Politics of Violence and Care | |||
| IS 220 D100 | Wealth and Poverty of Nations | |||
| IS 260 D100 | Coloniality, Empire, and Anti-Imperial Struggles: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives | |||
| IS 305 D100 | Challenging Power Around the Globe: Political Resistance and Protest | |||
| IS 307 D100 | International Ethics: Poverty, Environmental Change, & War | |||
| IS 310 D100 | Gender and Security | |||
| IS 319 D100 | Special Topics in Comparative World Politics, Culture and Society (Global Vancouver) | |||
| IS 322 D100 | Central Asia: Conflict and Security | |||
| IS 365 D100 | Surveillance Capitalism in Global Context | |||
| IS 402 D100 | Global Security Governance | |||
| IS 427 D100 | Globalization, Poverty and Inequality | |||
| IS 451 D100 | Seminar on Core Texts in International Studies |
ENROLLMENT RESOURCES
LIST OF SUGGESTED COURSES FOR FALL 2026
(includes enrollment tips)
Last updated on June 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.