Introduction to International Studies
Today's world as understood by differing cultures and approached by various disciplines. Complementary efficacy of three avenues of analysis: immersion in another language and culture; comparative study of state-level and other intermediate systems; comprehension of trans-state phenomena from a global perspective. Focus on cultural similarities and differences and preparation for international experience.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
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: ENVI (ENVP) 1P90 and 1P91 or INTL 1P95; MATH 1P98 or permission of the instructor.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in ENVP 2P94 and 3P44.
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: ENVI 1P90 and1P91 or INTL 1P95, 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.
Issues in the Global System
(also offered as ENVI 4P21 and TOUR 4P21)
Emphasis on power relationships, economic factors, business transactions, technological transnationalism 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.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in ENVP 4P21.