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School for International Studies | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Calendar 2012 Summer

The program is primarily for students with a background or interest in political science, history, economics, geography, sociology, anthropology, and humanities, as well as other areas. Students can specialize in international issues through a curriculum which integrates training and experience concerning the complex and challenging issues that are central to global affairs. Public or private sector employees who wish to specialize in specific dimensions that are necessary to understand and address international issues may also be interested in this program.

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Requirements

Students can apply for admission after completing the lower division requirements.

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum total of 12 units including

• IS 101-3 Introduction to International Studies: Studying Global Conflict and Co-operation

and one of

• ECON 102-3 The World Economy
• ECON 105-4 Principles of Macroeconomics

and two of

• IS 200-3 Historical Perspectives on Diplomatic Relations, International Security and Law ^*
• IS 210-3 Comparative World Politics: Trajectories, Regimes, Challenges ^**
• IS 220-3 Wealth and Poverty of Nations ^†
• IS 230-3 Transnationalism and Society

^*required for students completing stream 1
^**required for students completing stream 2
^†required for students completing stream 3

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete 16 upper division units from one of the three streams.

Foreign Cultural Component

Students must also fulfil the foreign cultural component as specified below.

Language Proficiency

An acquaintance with a language other than English is required. Those without this requirement should complete language courses either at the or the Department of French. Demonstrated proficiency in a second language will consist of one of the following.

• the equivalent of two 200 division courses within the same language in a ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV language program (either through completion of courses, course challenge, or placement tests)
• completion of high school equivalence in a language other than English in a foreign country.*
• completion of high school in a francophone educational system within Canada (i.e. French immersion or in a Francophone province).*

* the School for International Studies will require a copy of the high school transcript, officially translated where necessary.

Language Courses

See CHIN, FREN, GERM, GRK, ITAL, JAPN, SPAN in this Calendar.

Semester Abroad Programs

The International Studies program requires a minimum of one semester abroad, preferably in the third or fourth academic year. Options include

• ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV field school
• ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV foreign exchange program
• ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV international co-operative education placement
• short-term foreign visits, e.g. international conferences, colloquia or research**
• international internship or volunteer experience **

**subject to the approval of the international studies undergraduate committee

Streams

Students complete upper and lower division requirements in each stream. No more than two of the required upper division courses can be fulfilled with courses from any one department, except the School for International Studies. As well, the advisor may approve selected international field school or exchange courses for credit toward a stream when the topic is appropriate. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all prerequisites are met for upper division requirements.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, students must also satisfy Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences requirements.

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