Introduction to International Studies
Today's world as understood from different cultural perspectives. Cultural similarities and differences, intercultural contact and communication, and preparation for international experience. Cultural themes in imaginative, historical and expository texts.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in INTL 1P95.
Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to Hindu Thought
(also offered as PHIL 2P12)
Hindu thought beginning with the Vedic myths, through the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita to the systems of the Vedanta. Topics include Karma, reincarnation, altered states of consciousness, Maya, the problem of knowledge, the role and nature of God, the theory and practice of yoga.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to Buddhist Thought
(also offered as PHIL 2P13)
Buddhist thought from Prince Siddhartha's enlightenment and subsequent Deer Park Sermon (the basis of Hinayana) through the Perfection of Wisdom to Madhyamika Buddhism (the Mishayana representative) to Zen (the science of the Buddha). Topics include Nirvana, non-self, one-hand clapping.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Introduction to Chinese Philosophy
(also offered as PHIL 2P17)
Confucian, Taoist and Chinese Buddhist philosophical traditions examined in conjunction with appropriate texts.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Columbus' World, 1400-1600
(also offered as HIST 2P61)
Comparison of the major civilizations of the Americas, Asia, and Europe, as well as the growing contacts between them.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Early Africa
(also offered as HIST 2P62)
Social political, cultural and economic history of Africa before and during the era of European colonialism until the end of the 19th century.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Modern Africa
(also offered as HIST 2P63)
Social political, cultural and economic history of 20th-century Africa. Topics include colonialism, the drive for independence, and the emergence of modern African States.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Social and Cultural Anthropology of the Contemporary World
(also offered as SOCI 2P83)
Anthropological perspectives on current global issues approached through geographically diverse ethnographic case studies.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to SOCI (single or combined) majors until the date specified in the BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1F90, 1P80, 2P82 or permission of the instructor.
Note: students minoring in Sociology may register prior to date in BIRT guide. Contact the Centre.
Global Conventions on Environment and Development
(also offered as ENVI 2P94 and TOUR 2P94)
Attempts of the global community to set policy through processes such as the World Conservation Strategy, the Brundtland Commission, Agenda 21 and the Commission on Sustainable Development.
Lectures, workshop, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: INTL 1F90 (1P95) or ENVI 1P90 and 1P91; MATH 1P98 or permission of the instructor.
Women and Development
(also offered as SOCI 2P96 and WISE 2P96)
Examination of the major social consequences of the theoretical paradigms of development (economic development, sustainable development and women/gender in development), theoretical material, practical knowledge, and debates on diverse experiences of women living in the non-industrial world using femininist perspectives.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: WISE 2P90 or permission of the instructor.
Global Issues in Infectious Diseases
(also offered as CHSC 2P97)
World changes and their influence on emergence and re-emergence of infectious organisms; antimicrobials and drug-resistance, immunizations, immuno-compromised host, nosocomial, food and water safety, infectious etiology of cancer and other chronic diseases, infection and tourism, bio-terrorism.
Lectures, 3 hours per week
Restriction: open to INTL, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until the date specified in BIRT guide.
Canadian Women in a Global Context
(also offered as SOCI 2P99 and WISE 2P99)
Social, political, economic and cultural issues. Topics may include rights of Aboriginal women, reproductive rights and ethics, marginalization of immigrant women, activist movements and the impact and inadequacy of government policy.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: WISE 2P90 or permission of the instructor.
Gandhi and Non-Violence
(also offered as PHIL 3P10)
Gandhi as an original philosopher who has contributed to contemporary ontology. Implications of his thought for applied philosophy of personal, social and international reform, especially in light of its encounters with the forces of violence. Universal relevance of his thought to our technological times, and the relation between his ideas and the Indian tradition.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: one INTL credit or permission of the instructor.
The World of Genghis Khan: Inner Asia since 500 BCE
(also offered as HIST 3P60)
History of Mongolia, Tibet and Xinjiang. Political, economic, social and cultural topics. Emphasis on the nomadic encounter with the settled world (China, Russia), including the medieval nomadic invasions, the Great Game and nationalistic policies in the 20th century.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: seminars will include films and primary sources (in translation).
Diplomacy of the Pacific Rim
(also offered as HIST 3P61)
History of the relations among the major powers around the Pacific Ocean focusing on China and Japan, and their interaction with the world since the 16th century.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Global Economic History, 1700-1950
(also offered as HIST 3P62)
Cotton, china, opium: development of the world economy in an age of industrial growth.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Selected Themes in the History of Europe's Global Influence, 1600-1950
(also offered as HIST 3P63)
Europe's impact on the world and regional responses.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
International Field Course
(also offered as ENVI 3P70)
Intensive field course in another country, in an area of study of environmental interest.
Restriction: open to ENVI (single or combined) majors and students intending to complete the Concentration in International Studies with a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and permission of the Director.
Prerequisite: INTL 1F90 (1P95), ENVI 1P90 and 1P91 or permission of the Director.
Note: a list of eligible modules will be posted in the fall term; consult the Centre of the Environment for registration instructions. Registrants are expected to defray the cost of travel, accommodation and other expenses.
Text-based Research Project
Supervised individual text-based research in an area of international studies not represented by other courses.
Restriction: permission of the Director.
International Field Research Project
Supervised individual data-collection or observational research in an area of international studies.
Restriction: permission of the Director.
Note: may be undertaken while participating in one of the international exchange programs or an approved equivalent international academic experience.
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on International Issues
(also offered as ENVI 3V25-3V29)
Specific topics to be selected.
Lectures, seminar, workshop, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: INTL 1F90 (1P95), ENVI 1P90 and 1P91 or permission of the Director.
Note: each course taken in this series uses guest speakers from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds to explore one aspect of international environmental policy issues.
Issues in the Global System
(also offered as ENVI 4P21 and TOUR 4P21)
Power relationships, cultural patterns, globalization and extra-state phenomena such as pollution and disease. Role and possibilities for leadership, with a view to leadership development.
Seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: minimum of 14.0 overall credits or permission of the Director.