International Studies Courses

INTL 1F90
Introduction to International Studies
Today's world as understood from differing 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.

INTL 2P94
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 (ENVP) 1P90 and 1P91; MATH 1P98 or permission of the instructor.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in ENVP 2P94 and 3P44.

INTL 3P70
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) or 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.

INTL 3P90
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.

INTL 3P91
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.

INTL 3V25-3V29
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on International Issues
(also offered as ENVI 3V25-3V29)
Specific topics to be selected.
Lectures, seminar, workshop, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: INTL 1F90 (1P95) or ENVI (ENVP) 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.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in ENVP 3V25-3V29.

INTL 4P21
Issues in the Global System
(also offered as ENVI 4P21 and TOUR 4P21)
Emphasis on 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.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in ENVP 4P21.