Summer 2025 - POL 484 D100

NATO Field School, Simulation and Experiential Learning Program (12)

Class Number: 2287

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Location: TBA

  • Instructor:

    Alex Moens
  • Prerequisites:

    Completed minimum 30 units of University courses and GPA of 2.50.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Intensive summer field school focused on NATO, international security, and defence policy. Students learn from military leaders, diplomats, and other experts in Canada and Europe, while engaging in active simulation exercises in multilateral negotiation, strategic communication and crisis management. Includes four weeks onsite in Europe (Brussels, Rome, Bucharest, and Riga).

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.