This is a working document and will be regularly updated as further information becomes available. Courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment. Instructors may be reassigned as a result of administrative or research release or for other reasons. If you have any questions about this timetable, please contact the Department Head, Dr. Eldon Soifer.
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| IS 100 - Introduction to International Studies |
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| This interdisciplinary course introduces students to a range of global issues, including the basics of world geography, history, political and economic systems, and culture. The strong cross-cultural perspective of the course provides students with the necessary foundation to specialize in their own area of interest within the international studies program. *Note: Formerly numbered INTL 100. Students may receive credit for one of INTL 100 or IS 100. * |
| 001 |
TR |
10:00am - 11:15am |
Brian McQuinn |
20-APR-23 |
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| IS 240 - Contemporary Issues in International Affairs |
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| This course examines selected global issues through a problem-based learning approach. Students will work in teams to simulate global conferences on selected transnational issues such as United Nations reform, international justice, conflict resolution, terror and security, or the environment.
***Prerequisites: IS 100*** |
| 001 |
MW |
10:00am - 11:15am |
Paul Omoyefa |
19-APR-23 |
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| IS 300 - Globalization: Its Dynamics and Consequences |
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| The course focuses on the driving forces and consequences of globalization. First, it seeks to bring clarity to the idea of globalization by engaging with major arguments. Second, it analyzes the distinct processes of globalization. Third, it explores how globalizing dynamics are linked to the local, national and regional transformations.
***Prerequisite: IS 100 (formerly INTL 100) or 30 credit hours***
*Note: Formerly numbered INTL 300. Students may only receive credit for one of INTL 300, IS 300, and PSCI 390AH.* |
| 991 |
T |
7:00pm - 9:45pm |
Paul Omoyefa |
18-APR-23 |
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| IS 420 - Advanced Topics in International Development |
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| This seminar course examines critical perspectives of international development. Topics include, among others, strategies to alleviate poverty, population growth and scarcity, urbanization, land rights, microfinance, displacement and development refugees, environmental sustainability, and the role of civil society in development.
***Prerequisite: IS 220 and 60 credit hours, or permission of the department head***
*Note: Formerly numbered DEVS 400. Students may receive credit for one of DEVS 400 or IS 420* |
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2:30pm - 3:45pm |
Brian McQuinn |
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2:30pm - 3:45pm |
Brian McQuinn |
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| IS 498 - Honours Paper in International Studies l |
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| Students work towards an Honours Paper in their area of concentration under the supervision of a faculty member. Students must submit a proposal at the end of the semester.
*** Permission of the Coordinator of the International Studies Program is required to register. *** |
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Brian McQuinn |
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| IS 499 - Honours Paper in International Studies ll |
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| Students write an Honours Paper under the supervision of a faculty member. Students must submit an extensive research paper based on their proposal in IS 498.
*** Prerequisite: IS 498 with a minimum grade of 75% *** |
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Brian McQuinn |
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