International Affairs (INAF) Courses
INAF 5002 [0.5 credit]
International Development Policy
Review of current political, social and economic issues in international development policy. Sample topics include international institutions and global governance, development assistance, economic liberalization, gender, the environment and natural resources, food security, crime and conflict.
International Development Policy
Review of current political, social and economic issues in international development policy. Sample topics include international institutions and global governance, development assistance, economic liberalization, gender, the environment and natural resources, food security, crime and conflict.
INAF 5006 [0.5 credit]
Food Security and Rural Development
How the agricultural sector affects rural development and food security. Topics include an examination of the global agricultural market, biofuels, structural change in agriculture and agrarian reform, agriculture and the environment, and public policies affecting agriculture and rural development.
Food Security and Rural Development
How the agricultural sector affects rural development and food security. Topics include an examination of the global agricultural market, biofuels, structural change in agriculture and agrarian reform, agriculture and the environment, and public policies affecting agriculture and rural development.
INAF 5007 [0.5 credit]
Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
A comparative analysis of approaches to the study of development processes and underdevelopment, including structural-functional, neo-classical, Marxist, and dependency theories.
Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
A comparative analysis of approaches to the study of development processes and underdevelopment, including structural-functional, neo-classical, Marxist, and dependency theories.
Prerequisite(s): enrolment in the Development Administration stream of the M.A. program in the School of Public Policy and Administration, or permission of the School of International Affairs.
INAF 5009 [0.5 credit]
International Aspects of Economic Development
Economic theory and policy dimensions of key issues in international economic development. Topics include: trade theory and policy for developing countries; debt, adjustment and macroeconomic stabilization; the role of international financial institutions; financial flows and the role of multinational corporations.
International Aspects of Economic Development
Economic theory and policy dimensions of key issues in international economic development. Topics include: trade theory and policy for developing countries; debt, adjustment and macroeconomic stabilization; the role of international financial institutions; financial flows and the role of multinational corporations.
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
INAF 5015 [0.5 credit]
Research Design and Methods for International Affairs
Key principles of social sciences research, basics of research design, and techniques of analysis. Emphasis on applications to international affairs and policy evaluation.
Research Design and Methods for International Affairs
Key principles of social sciences research, basics of research design, and techniques of analysis. Emphasis on applications to international affairs and policy evaluation.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5001 (no longer offered) and INAF 5013 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School of International Affairs.
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School of International Affairs.
INAF 5016 [0.5 credit]
Statistical Analysis for International Affairs
Applications of statistics to international policy issues, using statistical software to understand and present large sample empirical information. Topics include describing data, presenting data, comparing variables and hypothesis testing, and basic multiple linear regression.
Statistical Analysis for International Affairs
Applications of statistics to international policy issues, using statistical software to understand and present large sample empirical information. Topics include describing data, presenting data, comparing variables and hypothesis testing, and basic multiple linear regression.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5001 (no longer offered) and INAF 5014 (no longer offered).
INAF 5017 [0.25 credit]
International Policymaking in Canada: Structure and Process
Structure and policymaking processes of the Canadian government: the role of Parliament, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, central agencies, and departments involved in international and national security affairs; the application of theories of policymaking to international affairs.
International Policymaking in Canada: Structure and Process
Structure and policymaking processes of the Canadian government: the role of Parliament, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, central agencies, and departments involved in international and national security affairs; the application of theories of policymaking to international affairs.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5011 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School of International Affairs.
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School of International Affairs.
INAF 5018 [0.25 credit]
Law and International Affairs
Introduction to international law and its role in international affairs. International legal sources and subjects, state responsibility, succession, jurisdiction and immunities, dispute settlement, and domestic implementation.
Law and International Affairs
Introduction to international law and its role in international affairs. International legal sources and subjects, state responsibility, succession, jurisdiction and immunities, dispute settlement, and domestic implementation.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5012 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School of International Affairs.
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School of International Affairs.
INAF 5100 [0.5 credit]
Canada in International Affairs
Canada's role in international affairs; issues of conflict and conflict resolution, international political economy, and international development. Analysis of the content and formulation of Canada's international policies.
Canada in International Affairs
Canada's role in international affairs; issues of conflict and conflict resolution, international political economy, and international development. Analysis of the content and formulation of Canada's international policies.
INAF 5101 [0.5 credit]
The Politics and Institutions of International Trade
Canadian trade practice; trade policy within the broader context of Canadian policy-making, comparison of Canadian policy and practice with that in the United States, Europe, Japan, and the major developing countries.
The Politics and Institutions of International Trade
Canadian trade practice; trade policy within the broader context of Canadian policy-making, comparison of Canadian policy and practice with that in the United States, Europe, Japan, and the major developing countries.
INAF 5108 [0.5 credit]
Conflict Analysis
The causes of international and intrastate war and violent conflict, with a focus on preventable causes. Explores major theories, hypotheses, debates and historical controversies from a range of social science perspectives, with emphasis on the implications for diplomacy, foreign and military policy.
Conflict Analysis
The causes of international and intrastate war and violent conflict, with a focus on preventable causes. Explores major theories, hypotheses, debates and historical controversies from a range of social science perspectives, with emphasis on the implications for diplomacy, foreign and military policy.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5105 (taken prior to 2001).
INAF 5109 [0.5 credit]
Conflict Management: Theory and Evidence
Evaluation of conflict management theory and practice in regional, interstate and intrastate conflict. Analyse the various dimensions of conflict management - including prevention, mitigation, and containment, as well as military engagement - and assess the efficacy of these approaches in contemporary case studies.
Conflict Management: Theory and Evidence
Evaluation of conflict management theory and practice in regional, interstate and intrastate conflict. Analyse the various dimensions of conflict management - including prevention, mitigation, and containment, as well as military engagement - and assess the efficacy of these approaches in contemporary case studies.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5200 [0.5 credit]
Peacebuilding and Reconstruction: Theory and Practice
Complexities and challenges of contemporary peacebuilding, reconstruction and reconciliation after violent conflict. Critical evaluation of post-war political, social, legal, and security arrangements and institutions for preventing violence and enhancing long-term peace and stability in war-torn societies.
Peacebuilding and Reconstruction: Theory and Practice
Complexities and challenges of contemporary peacebuilding, reconstruction and reconciliation after violent conflict. Critical evaluation of post-war political, social, legal, and security arrangements and institutions for preventing violence and enhancing long-term peace and stability in war-torn societies.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5201 [0.5 credit]
Disarmament, Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Origins, theory and practice, with a focus on so-called weapons of mass destruction and current controversies. Emphasis on treaty negotiation and implementation, including monitoring, verification, facilitation and enforcement of compliance.
Disarmament, Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Origins, theory and practice, with a focus on so-called weapons of mass destruction and current controversies. Emphasis on treaty negotiation and implementation, including monitoring, verification, facilitation and enforcement of compliance.
Also listed as IPIS 5301.
INAF 5202 [0.5 credit]
Contemporary International Security
The evolving contemporary strategic and security environment, encompassing both traditional and non-traditional concepts. Topics include hegemony; the rise of new powers; terrorism; multilateralism; human security; and new security threats, including climate change.
Contemporary International Security
The evolving contemporary strategic and security environment, encompassing both traditional and non-traditional concepts. Topics include hegemony; the rise of new powers; terrorism; multilateralism; human security; and new security threats, including climate change.
Also listed as IPIS 5302.
INAF 5203 [0.5 credit]
International Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Exploration of various approaches to the prevention, management and resolution of international conflict including peacekeeping, preventive diplomacy, mediation and peacebuilding, as well as less formal mechanisms for third party collaborative problem solving.
International Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Exploration of various approaches to the prevention, management and resolution of international conflict including peacekeeping, preventive diplomacy, mediation and peacebuilding, as well as less formal mechanisms for third party collaborative problem solving.
INAF 5204 [0.5 credit]
Intelligence and International Affairs
Advanced introduction to the study of intelligence from an academic perspective, how it is conducted, its role and limits in democratic states. Topics include: the intelligence cycle; intelligence collection and analysis; intelligence and policy relationships; intelligence accountability and control; and international liaison and cooperation.
Intelligence and International Affairs
Advanced introduction to the study of intelligence from an academic perspective, how it is conducted, its role and limits in democratic states. Topics include: the intelligence cycle; intelligence collection and analysis; intelligence and policy relationships; intelligence accountability and control; and international liaison and cooperation.
Also listed as IPIS 5303.
INAF 5205 [0.5 credit]
Economics of Conflict
Application of economic and rationalist perspectives and methods to the understanding of the origins and consequences of conflict and conflict management, including game theory, basic modelling, and understanding statistical applications to conflict studies.
Economics of Conflict
Application of economic and rationalist perspectives and methods to the understanding of the origins and consequences of conflict and conflict management, including game theory, basic modelling, and understanding statistical applications to conflict studies.
INAF 5206 [0.5 credit]
Civil-Military Relations
Analytical and normative exploration of civilian control of the military and of militaries' responses to civilian control. The course will compare and contrast the case of Canada with the US and other democracies as well as examining civil-military relations in authoritarian regimes.
Civil-Military Relations
Analytical and normative exploration of civilian control of the military and of militaries' responses to civilian control. The course will compare and contrast the case of Canada with the US and other democracies as well as examining civil-military relations in authoritarian regimes.
INAF 5207 [0.5 credit]
Middle East Economic and Political Relations
Reviews modern political and economic history of the Middle East and North Africa. Examines cross-cutting themes and processes that have marked the region and shape its politics, including colonialism and nationalism; the politics of oil; migration; gender; religion; the Arab uprisings and their aftermath.
Middle East Economic and Political Relations
Reviews modern political and economic history of the Middle East and North Africa. Examines cross-cutting themes and processes that have marked the region and shape its politics, including colonialism and nationalism; the politics of oil; migration; gender; religion; the Arab uprisings and their aftermath.
INAF 5208 [0.5 credit]
U.S. Foreign and Security Policy
Causes and consequences of U.S. foreign and security policy. Explanation and evaluation of past and present U.S. policies. Cases will be drawn from post-Cold War and post 9-11 U.S. policies.
U.S. Foreign and Security Policy
Causes and consequences of U.S. foreign and security policy. Explanation and evaluation of past and present U.S. policies. Cases will be drawn from post-Cold War and post 9-11 U.S. policies.
INAF 5209 [0.5 credit]
Conflict and Development
Examination of competing interpretations of conflict in developing countries; material conditions, institutional factors, and ideological, or identity-based framing processes. The impact of war on development, and implications for policy.
Conflict and Development
Examination of competing interpretations of conflict in developing countries; material conditions, institutional factors, and ideological, or identity-based framing processes. The impact of war on development, and implications for policy.
INAF 5210 [0.5 credit]
Technology and War
The impact of technology on modern armed conflict, including the way states decide to use (or not use) force and debates over the ethics of war. Topics include: unmanned technologies, nuclear weapons, social media and technologies of peace.
Technology and War
The impact of technology on modern armed conflict, including the way states decide to use (or not use) force and debates over the ethics of war. Topics include: unmanned technologies, nuclear weapons, social media and technologies of peace.
INAF 5211 [0.5 credit]
Comparative Defence Policy
Politics and processes shaping defence policies around the world. Topics include defence budgeting, recruitment and retention, gender and diversity in defence. Examines and assesses the roles played by armed forces, ministries/departments of defence, political leadership and legislatures.
Comparative Defence Policy
Politics and processes shaping defence policies around the world. Topics include defence budgeting, recruitment and retention, gender and diversity in defence. Examines and assesses the roles played by armed forces, ministries/departments of defence, political leadership and legislatures.
INAF 5212 [0.5 credit]
Issues in War and Defence Studies
Contemporary issues and topics related to the conduct of warfare and defence policymaking. Topics include military strategy and conduct of operations, and challenges in defence policy such as procurement.
Issues in War and Defence Studies
Contemporary issues and topics related to the conduct of warfare and defence policymaking. Topics include military strategy and conduct of operations, and challenges in defence policy such as procurement.
INAF 5214 [0.5 credit]
Economics for Defence and Security
Economic theories and applications for national defence and security policy. Key topics include the military production function, procurement, contract theory, military forces management, the defence industrial base, alliance burden-sharing and the demand for military expenditures.
Economics for Defence and Security
Economic theories and applications for national defence and security policy. Key topics include the military production function, procurement, contract theory, military forces management, the defence industrial base, alliance burden-sharing and the demand for military expenditures.
INAF 5218 [0.5 credit]
Post-Conflict Justice: Theory and Practice
Domestic and international responses to war crimes, wartime atrocities, and human rights abuses. Emphasis on theoretical and policy debates, and relationship of post-war trials, truth commissions, and other accountability measures to democratic development, rule of law, reconciliation, and violent conflict resolution and prevention.
Post-Conflict Justice: Theory and Practice
Domestic and international responses to war crimes, wartime atrocities, and human rights abuses. Emphasis on theoretical and policy debates, and relationship of post-war trials, truth commissions, and other accountability measures to democratic development, rule of law, reconciliation, and violent conflict resolution and prevention.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5219 [0.5 credit]
Rights, Development, and Conflict
Uses economic institutionalism to examine the intersection of development and conflict, focusing on how the connection between property rights and development affects conflict. Topics include gender, land conflict, urban peripheries, migration and refugees, domestic and transnational crime, and state violence.
Rights, Development, and Conflict
Uses economic institutionalism to examine the intersection of development and conflict, focusing on how the connection between property rights and development affects conflict. Topics include gender, land conflict, urban peripheries, migration and refugees, domestic and transnational crime, and state violence.
INAF 5220 [0.5 credit]
Intelligence Analysis
Theoretical and empirical literature related to intelligence analysis including the role and challenges of intelligence analysis, politicization of intelligence, analytical mindsets and limits of intelligence analysis, current versus long-term intelligence, estimative analysis, Structured Analytical Techniques, intelligence analytical products, the intelligence to policymaker dimension.
Intelligence Analysis
Theoretical and empirical literature related to intelligence analysis including the role and challenges of intelligence analysis, politicization of intelligence, analytical mindsets and limits of intelligence analysis, current versus long-term intelligence, estimative analysis, Structured Analytical Techniques, intelligence analytical products, the intelligence to policymaker dimension.
INAF 5221 [0.5 credit]
Economics of Security and Intelligence
The political economy of national security, collective action, terrorism and counter terrorism, economic sanctions, networks, cyber security and deterrence. Combines both economic theory and empirics to understand the role and scope of intelligence collection and analysis.
Economics of Security and Intelligence
The political economy of national security, collective action, terrorism and counter terrorism, economic sanctions, networks, cyber security and deterrence. Combines both economic theory and empirics to understand the role and scope of intelligence collection and analysis.
INAF 5223 [0.5 credit]
Counterterrorism
Theory and practice of counterterrorism based on contemporary and historical experience of Western democracies including the role of law enforcement, intelligence, military force, diplomacy, and civil society in counterterrorism and assessment of the legal, ethical, human rights and civil liberties implications of contemporary counterterrorism.
Counterterrorism
Theory and practice of counterterrorism based on contemporary and historical experience of Western democracies including the role of law enforcement, intelligence, military force, diplomacy, and civil society in counterterrorism and assessment of the legal, ethical, human rights and civil liberties implications of contemporary counterterrorism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5224 [0.5 credit]
Intelligence and National Security
The function and purpose of intelligence and activities of intelligence agencies in relation to contemporary national security challenges faced by Western democratic states; role of intelligence in strategic and operational warning, decision-making, and the policy, legal and ethical dimensions of intelligence and national security.
Intelligence and National Security
The function and purpose of intelligence and activities of intelligence agencies in relation to contemporary national security challenges faced by Western democratic states; role of intelligence in strategic and operational warning, decision-making, and the policy, legal and ethical dimensions of intelligence and national security.
Also listed as IPIS 5304.
INAF 5225 [0.5 credit]
Cybersecurity in Canada
Social and technical issues arising from cybersecurity threats, and the public and private policy responses to threats. Cybersecurity in Canada, including the implications for Canada arising from cyber policy of other key countries as well.
Cybersecurity in Canada
Social and technical issues arising from cybersecurity threats, and the public and private policy responses to threats. Cybersecurity in Canada, including the implications for Canada arising from cyber policy of other key countries as well.
INAF 5226 [0.5 credit]
Cyber Warfare
Defines and examines the emerging issue of cyber conflict. Surveys existing techniques, policies, and legal tools for using, or defending against, cyberattacks during both peacetime and war.
Cyber Warfare
Defines and examines the emerging issue of cyber conflict. Surveys existing techniques, policies, and legal tools for using, or defending against, cyberattacks during both peacetime and war.
INAF 5228 [0.5 credit]
Espionage and Foreign Influence
This course focuses on issues in relation to emerging national security threats in the area of espionage and foreign interference. Topics include economic national security and foreign investment, online and in-person foreign interference, and ethical issues such as community relations.
Espionage and Foreign Influence
This course focuses on issues in relation to emerging national security threats in the area of espionage and foreign interference. Topics include economic national security and foreign investment, online and in-person foreign interference, and ethical issues such as community relations.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5469W (taken W2020-2024).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5469W (taken W2020-2024).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
INAF 5234 [0.5 credit]
National Security Policy and Law
The legal and policy implications of identifying and responding to national security threats. Topics include: intelligence gathering; verification regimes; military and counter-terrorism operations; criminal prosecution; and, balancing human rights and security concerns. This course includes experiential learning.
National Security Policy and Law
The legal and policy implications of identifying and responding to national security threats. Topics include: intelligence gathering; verification regimes; military and counter-terrorism operations; criminal prosecution; and, balancing human rights and security concerns. This course includes experiential learning.
INAF 5244 [0.5 credit]
Terrorism and International Security
Contemporary international terrorism in comparative perspective, including religious and ideological motivations, recruitment and participation, evolving structures and dynamics of terror networks, financing and operations, and counter-terrorism measures. Examples are drawn from international and domestic terrorism.
Terrorism and International Security
Contemporary international terrorism in comparative perspective, including religious and ideological motivations, recruitment and participation, evolving structures and dynamics of terror networks, financing and operations, and counter-terrorism measures. Examples are drawn from international and domestic terrorism.
Also listed as IPIS 5104.
INAF 5254 [0.5 credit]
Capstone in Canadian Security Policy
Students practice researching and writing reports in the area of national and cyber security policy. Students work in groups to explore a novel security consideration or puzzle in collaboration with a pre-selected government partner.
Capstone in Canadian Security Policy
Students practice researching and writing reports in the area of national and cyber security policy. Students work in groups to explore a novel security consideration or puzzle in collaboration with a pre-selected government partner.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5300 [0.5 credit]
Foreign Direct Investment: Theory and Policy
Concepts, theories, evaluation and analysis of foreign direct investment (FDI) and policies affecting international investment. Effects of FDI on source and recipient countries; including FDI to and from developing countries; and national and international policies affecting FDI flows.
Foreign Direct Investment: Theory and Policy
Concepts, theories, evaluation and analysis of foreign direct investment (FDI) and policies affecting international investment. Effects of FDI on source and recipient countries; including FDI to and from developing countries; and national and international policies affecting FDI flows.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, or permission of the School of International Affairs.
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, or permission of the School of International Affairs.
INAF 5301 [0.5 credit]
Strategic Foresight in International Security
Introduces students to the methods and approaches used to identify, explore, and assess emerging and future trends in international security. Students apply a variety of tools and techniques for thinking creatively about the future of terrorism, crime, cybersecurity, weaponry, warfare, and intelligence.
Strategic Foresight in International Security
Introduces students to the methods and approaches used to identify, explore, and assess emerging and future trends in international security. Students apply a variety of tools and techniques for thinking creatively about the future of terrorism, crime, cybersecurity, weaponry, warfare, and intelligence.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5305 [0.5 credit]
International Bargaining and Negotiation: Theory and Practice
An examination of bargaining and negotiation in international economic, political, and security issue areas, using case studies and theoretical analysis.
International Bargaining and Negotiation: Theory and Practice
An examination of bargaining and negotiation in international economic, political, and security issue areas, using case studies and theoretical analysis.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5306 [0.5 credit]
Trade Policy in North America
Canadian, American and Mexican trade and trade policy emphasizing trade relations and the negotiation and operation of bilateral, regional (NAFTA/CUSMA), and multilateral trade agreements.
Trade Policy in North America
Canadian, American and Mexican trade and trade policy emphasizing trade relations and the negotiation and operation of bilateral, regional (NAFTA/CUSMA), and multilateral trade agreements.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5308 [0.5 credit]
International Trade: Theory and Policy
Basic theories and policies in international trade. Topics include: theories of the pattern of trade, gains from trade, the theory of distortions and welfare; and evaluation and analysis of trade policy tools including tariffs, subsidies and other trade barriers (export controls, new industrial policies).
International Trade: Theory and Policy
Basic theories and policies in international trade. Topics include: theories of the pattern of trade, gains from trade, the theory of distortions and welfare; and evaluation and analysis of trade policy tools including tariffs, subsidies and other trade barriers (export controls, new industrial policies).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
INAF 5309 [0.5 credit]
International Finance: Theory and Policy
Theory and policy in open economy macroeconomics and international finance. Topics include: exchange rate and output determination, balance of payments adjustment, monetary and fiscal policy under different exchange rate regimes, and the structure and performance of the international monetary system.
International Finance: Theory and Policy
Theory and policy in open economy macroeconomics and international finance. Topics include: exchange rate and output determination, balance of payments adjustment, monetary and fiscal policy under different exchange rate regimes, and the structure and performance of the international monetary system.
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
INAF 5312 [0.5 credit]
The Practice of Trade Negotiations
Skills-based course on how to design and implement a government’s trade negotiations strategy. The course will examine each stage in trade negotiations, using real-life cases and simulations to apply the knowledge learned. Practical examples will be drawn from both the developed and developing worlds.
The Practice of Trade Negotiations
Skills-based course on how to design and implement a government’s trade negotiations strategy. The course will examine each stage in trade negotiations, using real-life cases and simulations to apply the knowledge learned. Practical examples will be drawn from both the developed and developing worlds.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5459F (taken 2020-2023).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5459F (taken 2020-2023).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
INAF 5400 [0.5 credit]
Trade Policy Analysis
Selected trade policy instruments and trade-related policy issues. Analytical approaches to tariffs, quotes, dumping and countervailing duties, and policy analysis on global value chains and friendshoring.
Trade Policy Analysis
Selected trade policy instruments and trade-related policy issues. Analytical approaches to tariffs, quotes, dumping and countervailing duties, and policy analysis on global value chains and friendshoring.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, or permission of the School of International Affairs.
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, or permission of the School of International Affairs.
INAF 5401 [0.5 credit]
International Financial Institutions and Policy
Economic and political economy perspectives on the development and operation of international financial institutions and markets, how they have been shaped by critical events and policies in global finance, and the policy options for wealthy countries, emerging market economies, and poorer countries.
International Financial Institutions and Policy
Economic and political economy perspectives on the development and operation of international financial institutions and markets, how they have been shaped by critical events and policies in global finance, and the policy options for wealthy countries, emerging market economies, and poorer countries.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5402 [0.5 credit]
Territory and Territoriality
Contemporary geographical and international relations theorizing is challenging conventional notions of boundaries and territories in the political organization of modernity. Using contemporary writings on geopolitics, security, sovereignty, self-determination and identity politics, this course investigates territoriality as a political and intellectual strategy.
Territory and Territoriality
Contemporary geographical and international relations theorizing is challenging conventional notions of boundaries and territories in the political organization of modernity. Using contemporary writings on geopolitics, security, sovereignty, self-determination and identity politics, this course investigates territoriality as a political and intellectual strategy.
INAF 5403 [0.5 credit]
Diplomacy and Foreign Policy: Theory and Practice
Introduces actors, institutions, and formats of modern diplomacy and foreign policy, and examines the changing global policy context. Focuses on practical skills development such as diplomatic briefing and negotiation.
Diplomacy and Foreign Policy: Theory and Practice
Introduces actors, institutions, and formats of modern diplomacy and foreign policy, and examines the changing global policy context. Focuses on practical skills development such as diplomatic briefing and negotiation.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5404 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Canadian Foreign Policy
A more complete understanding of the central elements of Canadian foreign policymaking process and engagement in the details of policy formulation and development in an applied context. Canadian foreign policy situated within changing international systems and challenges it poses to Canadian decision-makers.
Advanced Canadian Foreign Policy
A more complete understanding of the central elements of Canadian foreign policymaking process and engagement in the details of policy formulation and development in an applied context. Canadian foreign policy situated within changing international systems and challenges it poses to Canadian decision-makers.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5429W (taken 2020-2024).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
Seminar
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
Seminar
INAF 5405 [0.5 credit]
International Organizations in International Affairs
Theory of international organizations, the history of their accelerated emergence since World War II and a critical analysis of the roles they play in international affairs, with an emphasis on the United Nations and its subsidiary, specialized and associated agencies, and regional and sub-regional organizations.
International Organizations in International Affairs
Theory of international organizations, the history of their accelerated emergence since World War II and a critical analysis of the roles they play in international affairs, with an emphasis on the United Nations and its subsidiary, specialized and associated agencies, and regional and sub-regional organizations.
INAF 5407 [0.5 credit]
International Relations Theory
Overview of theories of international relations. Organized both historically and conceptually, the course will examine a variety of theoretical approaches to international relations, among them the realist, liberal, structural, neo-realist, and critical perspectives.
International Relations Theory
Overview of theories of international relations. Organized both historically and conceptually, the course will examine a variety of theoretical approaches to international relations, among them the realist, liberal, structural, neo-realist, and critical perspectives.
INAF 5408 [0.5 credit]
Gender in International Affairs
Analyses the concept of gender and provides training in gender-based analysis. Examines how gender shapes international affairs, including diplomacy and mediation, conflict, development, and the global economy.
Gender in International Affairs
Analyses the concept of gender and provides training in gender-based analysis. Examines how gender shapes international affairs, including diplomacy and mediation, conflict, development, and the global economy.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5409 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in International Affairs
Selected Topics in International Affairs
INAF 5410 [0.5 credit]
Global Public Policy
Public policy at the international level, including the roles of international institutions, states, non-governmental organizations and business in problem sloving, policy making and governance. Examples of global policy problems include labour rights, public health, financial regulation, internet governance and environment.
Global Public Policy
Public policy at the international level, including the roles of international institutions, states, non-governmental organizations and business in problem sloving, policy making and governance. Examples of global policy problems include labour rights, public health, financial regulation, internet governance and environment.
INAF 5411 [0.5 credit]
Internet Governance
Challenges of Internet governance at the national and global levels including trust, security and privacy; the expanding importance of the Internet to society and the economy; comparative and diffuse regulatory regimes, and challenges posed by the 'Dark Web’ and the manipulation of content.
Internet Governance
Challenges of Internet governance at the national and global levels including trust, security and privacy; the expanding importance of the Internet to society and the economy; comparative and diffuse regulatory regimes, and challenges posed by the 'Dark Web’ and the manipulation of content.
INAF 5419 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in International Affairs
Selected Topics in International Affairs
INAF 5429 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
Selected Topics in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy. Topics may vary from year to year.
Selected Topics in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
Selected Topics in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy. Topics may vary from year to year.
INAF 5439 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in Security and Defence Policy
Selected Topics in Security and Defence Policy. Topic may vary from year to year.
Selected Topics in Security and Defence Policy
Selected Topics in Security and Defence Policy. Topic may vary from year to year.
INAF 5449 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Selected Topics in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
INAF 5459 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in International Economic Policy
Selected Topics in International Economic Policy
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5469 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in Intelligence and International Affairs
Topic may vary from year to year.
Selected Topics in Intelligence and International Affairs
Topic may vary from year to year.
INAF 5479 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in International Organizations and Global Public Policy
Selected Topics in International Organizations and Global Public Policy
INAF 5489 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in International Development Policy
Selected Topics in International Development Policy
INAF 5499 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in Health, Displacement and Humanitarian Policy
Selected Topics in Health, Displacement and Humanitarian Policy. Topics may vary from year to year.
Selected Topics in Health, Displacement and Humanitarian Policy
Selected Topics in Health, Displacement and Humanitarian Policy. Topics may vary from year to year.
INAF 5501 [0.5 credit]
Global Political Economy
The interaction between states, interest groups, firms and markets, how the global nature of the world economy affects states, especially Canada, and the governance of economic issues at the international level including trade, investment, finance and development.
Global Political Economy
The interaction between states, interest groups, firms and markets, how the global nature of the world economy affects states, especially Canada, and the governance of economic issues at the international level including trade, investment, finance and development.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5000 (taken prior to 2001).
INAF 5502 [0.5 credit]
State Sovereignty and Globalization
How increased political, social and economic integration internationally affects a government's ability to formulate policy; examination of domestic and international policy issues and whether and how global forces and their domestic counterparts shape the policy-making environment.
State Sovereignty and Globalization
How increased political, social and economic integration internationally affects a government's ability to formulate policy; examination of domestic and international policy issues and whether and how global forces and their domestic counterparts shape the policy-making environment.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5000 (taken prior to 2001).
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5000 (taken prior to 2001).
INAF 5504 [0.5 credit]
Advanced International Law: Principles and Practice
Critical assessment of international law in key areas of international affairs, including its development, content, application, and relationship to the behaviour and interests of various actors. Specific areas include human rights, self-determination, armed force, trade, criminal justice, and environmental law.
Advanced International Law: Principles and Practice
Critical assessment of international law in key areas of international affairs, including its development, content, application, and relationship to the behaviour and interests of various actors. Specific areas include human rights, self-determination, armed force, trade, criminal justice, and environmental law.
Prerequisite(s): INAF 5018 (may be taken concurrently) and M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, or permission of the School of International Affairs.
INAF 5505 [0.5 credit]
International Law: Theory and Practice
Theoretical perspectives on international law and the role international law plays in the international system. Topics include basis, creation and sources of international law, international dispute resolution, and international law and world order transformation.
International Law: Theory and Practice
Theoretical perspectives on international law and the role international law plays in the international system. Topics include basis, creation and sources of international law, international dispute resolution, and international law and world order transformation.
Also listed as LAWS 5603.
INAF 5506 [0.5 credit]
International Law: Use of Force
Specialized international legal principles governing the use of armed force, and their theoretical and practical implications, with a view to understanding and critiquing their roles in limiting and justifying state recourse to armed force and regulating the conduct of resulting inter- and intra-state conflict.
International Law: Use of Force
Specialized international legal principles governing the use of armed force, and their theoretical and practical implications, with a view to understanding and critiquing their roles in limiting and justifying state recourse to armed force and regulating the conduct of resulting inter- and intra-state conflict.
INAF 5507 [0.5 credit]
International Economic Law: Regulation of Trade and Investment
Study of regulation of international economic relations. International institutions, legal aspects of integration, governmental regulation of trade and investment.
International Economic Law: Regulation of Trade and Investment
Study of regulation of international economic relations. International institutions, legal aspects of integration, governmental regulation of trade and investment.
Also listed as LAWS 5200.
Prerequisite(s): open only to graduate students in their master's year who have not previously studied international economic law.
Prerequisite(s): open only to graduate students in their master's year who have not previously studied international economic law.
INAF 5509 [0.5 credit]
Law, Politics, and Economics in International Affairs
Linkages and differences between the disciplines of law, political science and economics as they relate to international affairs. How underlying assumptions of each discipline affect the way different issues in international affairs are considered.
Law, Politics, and Economics in International Affairs
Linkages and differences between the disciplines of law, political science and economics as they relate to international affairs. How underlying assumptions of each discipline affect the way different issues in international affairs are considered.
Prerequisite(s): M.A./JD standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
INAF 5510 [0.5 credit]
Law and Diplomacy
International law as a tool of diplomacy and foreign policy, including international diplomatic law. Legal and practical considerations affecting treaty relationships, state recognition, dispute settlement, diplomatic relations (including inviolability, non-interference and asylum), consular activities and relations with international organizations.
Law and Diplomacy
International law as a tool of diplomacy and foreign policy, including international diplomatic law. Legal and practical considerations affecting treaty relationships, state recognition, dispute settlement, diplomatic relations (including inviolability, non-interference and asylum), consular activities and relations with international organizations.
Prerequisite(s): INAF 5018 (may be taken concurrently).
INAF 5600 [0.5 credit]
The Economics of Human Development
The economic analysis and theory of the major areas of human development in developing countries. Topics include demography and population, education, health and nutrition, agriculture, women and development, the financial system and microfinance, the role of institutions.
The Economics of Human Development
The economic analysis and theory of the major areas of human development in developing countries. Topics include demography and population, education, health and nutrition, agriculture, women and development, the financial system and microfinance, the role of institutions.
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
INAF 5602 [0.5 credit]
Development Assistance: Theory and Practice
Economic, moral, and political arguments for development assistance, aid effectiveness; the role of bilateral and multilateral donors; aid accounting, human development and human rights; NGOs and international assistance.
Development Assistance: Theory and Practice
Economic, moral, and political arguments for development assistance, aid effectiveness; the role of bilateral and multilateral donors; aid accounting, human development and human rights; NGOs and international assistance.
INAF 5603 [0.5 credit]
Issues in Development in Africa
Analysis of structures and processes of political, social, and economic change in intertropical Africa at scales ranging from the intrahousehold and local community to the state and international system. Integration of gender and the environment into analyses which draw on theories of political economy.
Issues in Development in Africa
Analysis of structures and processes of political, social, and economic change in intertropical Africa at scales ranging from the intrahousehold and local community to the state and international system. Integration of gender and the environment into analyses which draw on theories of political economy.
INAF 5604 [0.5 credit]
Issues in Development in Latin America
Principal development challenges, trends, and policies in the region since 1960, e.g. climate change, poverty, inequality, de-industrialization, urbanization, crime and violence, with gender and racialized minorities as cross-cutting themes.
Issues in Development in Latin America
Principal development challenges, trends, and policies in the region since 1960, e.g. climate change, poverty, inequality, de-industrialization, urbanization, crime and violence, with gender and racialized minorities as cross-cutting themes.
INAF 5605 [0.5 credit]
The Ethical Dimension of International Affairs
Critical examination of ethical approaches to international affairs and an understanding of the importance of individual, state-level and international morality to international policy making.
The Ethical Dimension of International Affairs
Critical examination of ethical approaches to international affairs and an understanding of the importance of individual, state-level and international morality to international policy making.
INAF 5609 [0.5 credit]
Development Project Evaluation and Analysis
Examination of social cost-benefit analysis and other micro-economic methods of project evaluation in the context of the project cycle in developing countries with emphasis on policy analysis and implementation practice, case studies of development projects, including those of non-governmental organizations.
Development Project Evaluation and Analysis
Examination of social cost-benefit analysis and other micro-economic methods of project evaluation in the context of the project cycle in developing countries with emphasis on policy analysis and implementation practice, case studies of development projects, including those of non-governmental organizations.
INAF 5610 [0.5 credit]
Fragile States: Theory and Policy
Introduction to the linkages between state fragility, development, conflict and instability with specific attention given to theory, evidence, analysis and policy. Diagnosis and analysis of fragile states for the purposes of program evaluation and strategic planning.
Fragile States: Theory and Policy
Introduction to the linkages between state fragility, development, conflict and instability with specific attention given to theory, evidence, analysis and policy. Diagnosis and analysis of fragile states for the purposes of program evaluation and strategic planning.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5612 [0.5 credit]
International Development Institutions
Structure, operations and effects of major international development institutions on international development policy and the development process. Key institutions include the World Bank, and the regional development banks, UNDP, and other public and private institutions.
International Development Institutions
Structure, operations and effects of major international development institutions on international development policy and the development process. Key institutions include the World Bank, and the regional development banks, UNDP, and other public and private institutions.
INAF 5701 [0.5 credit]
Global Environmental Change: Human Implications
Global environmental change; its significance for societies, economies and international relations. Value systems underlying environmental discourse; political economy of the environment; sustainability and security. Environmental diplomacy and grassroots environmentalism. Regionalized impacts of pressures on natural environments; challenges of adaptation.
Global Environmental Change: Human Implications
Global environmental change; its significance for societies, economies and international relations. Value systems underlying environmental discourse; political economy of the environment; sustainability and security. Environmental diplomacy and grassroots environmentalism. Regionalized impacts of pressures on natural environments; challenges of adaptation.
INAF 5702 [0.5 credit]
International Environmental Affairs
International environmental issues, with a focus on policy options and institutions relevant to addressing these issues. Topics include the relationship between the environment and trade, investment, globalization, development and conflict.
International Environmental Affairs
International environmental issues, with a focus on policy options and institutions relevant to addressing these issues. Topics include the relationship between the environment and trade, investment, globalization, development and conflict.
INAF 5703 [0.5 credit]
International Public Economics
The application of public economic analysis to the global context, including global public goods, externalities, common resource and environmental problems, and an examination of policy interventions through cooperation and international organizations.
International Public Economics
The application of public economic analysis to the global context, including global public goods, externalities, common resource and environmental problems, and an examination of policy interventions through cooperation and international organizations.
INAF 5704 [0.5 credit]
Human Security: From Policy to Practice
Through a theoretical lens and case studies, this course reviews the emergence of the idea of 'human security', its use in international diplomacy, its relationship to state interests, and the factors that facilitated its rise on the international agenda.
Human Security: From Policy to Practice
Through a theoretical lens and case studies, this course reviews the emergence of the idea of 'human security', its use in international diplomacy, its relationship to state interests, and the factors that facilitated its rise on the international agenda.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5705 [0.5 credit]
Global Social Policy
Engages with the conceptual and analytical underpinnings of the field of 'global social policy'. Highlights the diverse actors and processes that determine if the basic needs of people around the world are met. Thematic areas covered include poverty and inequality, migration, and labour.
Global Social Policy
Engages with the conceptual and analytical underpinnings of the field of 'global social policy'. Highlights the diverse actors and processes that determine if the basic needs of people around the world are met. Thematic areas covered include poverty and inequality, migration, and labour.
INAF 5706 [0.5 credit]
Global Health Policy
Analyses the global dimensions of health, including health and diplomacy, multilateral institutions, development, human rights, and security. Develops skills to examine and evaluate international policy responses to global health challenges, such as HIV/AIDS and pandemic influenza.
Global Health Policy
Analyses the global dimensions of health, including health and diplomacy, multilateral institutions, development, human rights, and security. Develops skills to examine and evaluate international policy responses to global health challenges, such as HIV/AIDS and pandemic influenza.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5707 [0.5 credit]
Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
The causes and consequences of complex humanitarian emergencies, their impact on civilians and the responses of international and national actors. Critical review of policy responses of the international community - including donor governments, multilateral organizations, the military and non-governmental organizations.
Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
The causes and consequences of complex humanitarian emergencies, their impact on civilians and the responses of international and national actors. Critical review of policy responses of the international community - including donor governments, multilateral organizations, the military and non-governmental organizations.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5708 [0.5 credit]
Humanitarian Assistance: Policies and Issues
Legal, policy and programming dimensions of humanitarian assistance. Policy responses and good practice; evaluations of donor performance.
Humanitarian Assistance: Policies and Issues
Legal, policy and programming dimensions of humanitarian assistance. Policy responses and good practice; evaluations of donor performance.
INAF 5709 [0.5 credit]
Human Rights: International Politics and Policies
Overview of key international human rights policies and debates. Themes include human rights and religion, development, trade, culture, and gender. Readings from applied and scholarly disciplines, focusing on the actions of governments, civil society, development agencies, international organizations and regional bodies.
Human Rights: International Politics and Policies
Overview of key international human rights policies and debates. Themes include human rights and religion, development, trade, culture, and gender. Readings from applied and scholarly disciplines, focusing on the actions of governments, civil society, development agencies, international organizations and regional bodies.
Also listed as IDMG 5605.
INAF 5710 [0.5 credit]
Global Governance of Displacement
Examines key debates related to the global protection of forced migrants, including the definition of a refugee, state responsibility to protect forced migrants, the role of international institutions in guaranteeing their rights, and how forced migrants access protection at local, national and global levels.
Global Governance of Displacement
Examines key debates related to the global protection of forced migrants, including the definition of a refugee, state responsibility to protect forced migrants, the role of international institutions in guaranteeing their rights, and how forced migrants access protection at local, national and global levels.
INAF 5711 [0.5 credit]
International Labour Migration
This course will expose students to a range of issues pertaining to labour migration in the 21st Century. It will focus primarily on trends in temporary labour mobility but will address permanent migration, and consider factors that influence the international movement of such workers.
International Labour Migration
This course will expose students to a range of issues pertaining to labour migration in the 21st Century. It will focus primarily on trends in temporary labour mobility but will address permanent migration, and consider factors that influence the international movement of such workers.
INAF 5714 [0.5 credit]
Global Health Security
This course will explore the concept of global health security, discuss what this concept means for high-income versus low-income countries, examine the varied threats to global health security, and examine the global governance systems required to realize global health security. Includes experiential learning activity.
Global Health Security
This course will explore the concept of global health security, discuss what this concept means for high-income versus low-income countries, examine the varied threats to global health security, and examine the global governance systems required to realize global health security. Includes experiential learning activity.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5499F (Fall 2023, Winter 2025).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
Seminar
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5499F (Fall 2023, Winter 2025).
Prerequisite(s): M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.
Seminar
INAF 5800 [0.5 credit]
Asia Pacific Economic and Political Relations
The evolving pattern of economic and political relations in the Asia-Pacific region. Topics will include security issues; trade and investment; and development cooperation; institutional arrangements, including ASEAN, APEC, AFTA, and Canada's role in the regional affairs.
Asia Pacific Economic and Political Relations
The evolving pattern of economic and political relations in the Asia-Pacific region. Topics will include security issues; trade and investment; and development cooperation; institutional arrangements, including ASEAN, APEC, AFTA, and Canada's role in the regional affairs.
INAF 5802 [0.5 credit]
The International Political Economy of Transition
Problems of reintegration into the world economy and dilemmas of transition from command to market economies. Topics may include new trade and investment patterns, role in regional and international economic organizations, search for appropriate exchange rate policies, impact of Western assistance.
The International Political Economy of Transition
Problems of reintegration into the world economy and dilemmas of transition from command to market economies. Topics may include new trade and investment patterns, role in regional and international economic organizations, search for appropriate exchange rate policies, impact of Western assistance.
Also listed as EURR 5102.
INAF 5803 [0.5 credit]
European Economic Integration
Economic issues and policies related to the process of European integration and the development of the post-World War II European Union.
European Economic Integration
Economic issues and policies related to the process of European integration and the development of the post-World War II European Union.
INAF 5805 [0.5 credit]
The EU in International Affairs
The impact of the EU on international affairs; the internal development of the EU, the evolution of integration theory, and the growth of the EU's external relations capabilities.
The EU in International Affairs
The impact of the EU on international affairs; the internal development of the EU, the evolution of integration theory, and the growth of the EU's external relations capabilities.
INAF 5807 [0.5 credit]
The European Union and its Eastern Neighbours
The EU's European Neighbourhood Policy and Eastern partnership policy, the Russia-EU “strategic partnership”. Policies and reactions of non-EU East European countries toward the EU. The interaction of Member state policies and EU policies. May include historical legacies, cultural factors, public opinion, energy security.
The European Union and its Eastern Neighbours
The EU's European Neighbourhood Policy and Eastern partnership policy, the Russia-EU “strategic partnership”. Policies and reactions of non-EU East European countries toward the EU. The interaction of Member state policies and EU policies. May include historical legacies, cultural factors, public opinion, energy security.
INAF 5809 [0.5 credit]
Turkey in the International System
Analysis of topics related to modern Turkey. The course may cover aspects of the Turkish economy, politics and government, foreign policy, and broader regional relations.
Turkey in the International System
Analysis of topics related to modern Turkey. The course may cover aspects of the Turkish economy, politics and government, foreign policy, and broader regional relations.
INAF 5901 [0.5 credit]
Tutorials in International Affairs
To be chosen in consultation with the director.
Tutorials in International Affairs
To be chosen in consultation with the director.
INAF 5903 [0.5 credit]
Policy Writing for International Affairs
Teaching the fundamentals of clear and persuasive public policy writing, this course helps prepare students to write policy documents that have an impact. Course orients students to major writing products used in the policy process and field of international relations, including policy briefs.
Policy Writing for International Affairs
Teaching the fundamentals of clear and persuasive public policy writing, this course helps prepare students to write policy documents that have an impact. Course orients students to major writing products used in the policy process and field of international relations, including policy briefs.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
INAF 5904 [0.5 credit]
Quantitative Research Methods
Introduction to large sample statistical analysis and basic econometrics, using standard software packages to complete an applied individual research project identified by each student with guidance from the instructor. Critical reading skills applied to quantitative research papers.
Quantitative Research Methods
Introduction to large sample statistical analysis and basic econometrics, using standard software packages to complete an applied individual research project identified by each student with guidance from the instructor. Critical reading skills applied to quantitative research papers.
INAF 5906 [1.0 credit]
M.A./JD Research Essay
A research essay that allows an M.A./JD. student to integrate legal and international affairs studies in an analysis of a topic of his or her choice.
M.A./JD Research Essay
A research essay that allows an M.A./JD. student to integrate legal and international affairs studies in an analysis of a topic of his or her choice.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): permission of the School after the submission of a satisfactory proposal and identification of a suitable supervisory team.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the School after the submission of a satisfactory proposal and identification of a suitable supervisory team.
INAF 5908 [1.0 credit]
Research Essay
A research essay option that allows an M.A. student to apply their international affairs studies to a topic of his or her choice.
Research Essay
A research essay option that allows an M.A. student to apply their international affairs studies to a topic of his or her choice.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): permission of the School after the submission of a satisfactory proposal and identification of a suitable supervisory team.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the School after the submission of a satisfactory proposal and identification of a suitable supervisory team.
INAF 5909 [2.0 credits]
M.A. Thesis
A research thesis option that allows a student in the M.A. program to combine original research with international affairs studies in an analysis of a topic of his or her choice.
M.A. Thesis
A research thesis option that allows a student in the M.A. program to combine original research with international affairs studies in an analysis of a topic of his or her choice.
Prerequisite(s): A- average in all M.A. required courses and a minimum of 3.0 full course credits, permission of the School after the submission of a satisfactory proposal and identification of a suitable supervisory team.
INAF 5913 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term
Co-operative Work Term
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): registration in the Co-operative Education Option of the Master of Arts program.
Prerequisite(s): registration in the Co-operative Education Option of the Master of Arts program.
INAF 5914 [0.25 credit]
Internship Placement
Internship students are required to register in this course during their internship work term. Priority for the internship placement will be given to full time, first year students in the MA and MA-JD program.
Internship Placement
Internship students are required to register in this course during their internship work term. Priority for the internship placement will be given to full time, first year students in the MA and MA-JD program.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): full-time registration in the NPISA M.A. or M.A.-JD program.
Prerequisite(s): full-time registration in the NPISA M.A. or M.A.-JD program.
INAF 5915 [0.5 credit]
Internship Placement
Applied experience through a placement at an organization working in an area of international affairs or policy. An academic supervisor oversees the placement and related assessments.
Internship Placement
Applied experience through a placement at an organization working in an area of international affairs or policy. An academic supervisor oversees the placement and related assessments.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): Full-time registration in the NPSIA M.A. or M.A.-JD program.
Prerequisite(s): Full-time registration in the NPSIA M.A. or M.A.-JD program.
INAF 5920 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in Security and Defence Policy
Selected Topics in Security and Defence Policy. Topic may vary from year to year.
Selected Topics in Security and Defence Policy
Selected Topics in Security and Defence Policy. Topic may vary from year to year.
INAF 5921 [0.5 credit]
Tutorial in International Affairs
Tutorial in International Affairs
Prerequisite(s): permission of the School.
INAF 5922 [0.5 credit]
Tutorial in International Affairs
Tutorial in International Affairs
Prerequisite(s): permission of the School.
INAF 6001 [0.5 credit]
Qualitative Research Methods
Problem statements, research questions and approaches to knowledge acquisition in international affairs, focusing on policy relevance. Topics include advantages and limitations of inductive and deductive research methods, variable selection and hypothesis development, case studies and field research, data gathering, and methodology choice.
Qualitative Research Methods
Problem statements, research questions and approaches to knowledge acquisition in international affairs, focusing on policy relevance. Topics include advantages and limitations of inductive and deductive research methods, variable selection and hypothesis development, case studies and field research, data gathering, and methodology choice.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5406.
Prerequisite(s): standing in the NPSIA Ph.D. program or permission of the School.
Prerequisite(s): standing in the NPSIA Ph.D. program or permission of the School.
INAF 6002 [0.5 credit]
Quantitative Research Methods
Introduction to large sample statistical analysis and basic econometrics, using standard software packages to complete an applied individual research project related to the doctoral dissertation of each student with guidance from the instructor. Critical reading skills applied to quantitative research papers.
Quantitative Research Methods
Introduction to large sample statistical analysis and basic econometrics, using standard software packages to complete an applied individual research project related to the doctoral dissertation of each student with guidance from the instructor. Critical reading skills applied to quantitative research papers.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5904.
Prerequisite(s): standing in the NPSIA Ph.D. program or permission of the School.
Prerequisite(s): standing in the NPSIA Ph.D. program or permission of the School.
INAF 6003 [0.5 credit]
Advanced International Policy Analysis
Interdisciplinary analysis of international public policy applying approaches to the policy process taking place within and between states as well as in international organizations.
Advanced International Policy Analysis
Interdisciplinary analysis of international public policy applying approaches to the policy process taking place within and between states as well as in international organizations.
Precludes additional credit for INAF 5905.
Prerequisite(s): standing in the NPSIA Ph.D. program or permission of the School.
Prerequisite(s): standing in the NPSIA Ph.D. program or permission of the School.
INAF 6004 [0.5 credit]
Doctoral Comprehensive Examination in Policy and Research Methods
A comprehensive examination covering the policy and methods material in INAF 6001, INAF 6002, and INAF 6003.
Doctoral Comprehensive Examination in Policy and Research Methods
A comprehensive examination covering the policy and methods material in INAF 6001, INAF 6002, and INAF 6003.
Prerequisite(s): enrolment in the NPSIA Ph.D. program or permission of the School.
INAF 6005 [0.0 credit]
Doctoral Research Seminar
This seminar helps to prepare students for their doctoral research by developing a preliminary prospectus question and initial research design, and by identifying a doctoral supervisor. Graded SAT/UNS.
Doctoral Research Seminar
This seminar helps to prepare students for their doctoral research by developing a preliminary prospectus question and initial research design, and by identifying a doctoral supervisor. Graded SAT/UNS.
Prerequisite(s): enrolment in the Ph.D. International Affairs.
INAF 6906 [0.5 credit]
Doctoral Research Prospectus Seminar and Defence
A seminar to develop the research prospectus, followed by the prospectus defence. Other research issues such as ethics clearance, scholarly articles submission and field work logistics are addressed. Graded SAT/UNS.
Doctoral Research Prospectus Seminar and Defence
A seminar to develop the research prospectus, followed by the prospectus defence. Other research issues such as ethics clearance, scholarly articles submission and field work logistics are addressed. Graded SAT/UNS.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of field comprehensive examination and required courses in the NPSIA Ph.D.
INAF 6909 [0.0 credit]
Doctoral Research Thesis
The doctoral dissertation, normally supervised by faculty in the Norman Paterson School of international Affairs with the possibility of supervision from faculty in other social sciences departments, schools, and institutes.
Doctoral Research Thesis
The doctoral dissertation, normally supervised by faculty in the Norman Paterson School of international Affairs with the possibility of supervision from faculty in other social sciences departments, schools, and institutes.
Prerequisite(s): completion of all other Ph.D. program requirements in the NPSIA Ph.D. program.
INAF 6921 [0.5 credit]
Ph.D. Tutorial in International Affairs
Tutorials or reading courses on selected topics may be arranged with the permission of the supervisor of graduate studies and the approval of the supervising faculty member.
Ph.D. Tutorial in International Affairs
Tutorials or reading courses on selected topics may be arranged with the permission of the supervisor of graduate studies and the approval of the supervising faculty member.
INAF 6922 [0.5 credit]
Ph.D. Tutorial in International Affairs
Tutorials or reading courses on selected topics may be arranged with the permission of the supervisor of graduate studies and the approval of the supervising faculty member.
Ph.D. Tutorial in International Affairs
Tutorials or reading courses on selected topics may be arranged with the permission of the supervisor of graduate studies and the approval of the supervising faculty member.
INAF 6925 [0.5 credit]
Ph.D. Tutorial in International Affairs
Tutorials or reading courses on selected topics may be arranged with the permission of the supervisor of graduate studies and the approval of the supervising faculty member.
Ph.D. Tutorial in International Affairs
Tutorials or reading courses on selected topics may be arranged with the permission of the supervisor of graduate studies and the approval of the supervising faculty member.
Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca