The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs


Paterson Hall, Level 2A
Telephone: 520-6655
Fax: 520-2889
E-mail: international_affairs@carleton.ca

The School


Director of the School:
M.A. Molot
Associate Director:
F.O. Hampson

The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, established in 1965 with the generous support of the late Senator Norman M. Paterson, offers a program of studies leading to the M.A. degree.

The program focuses on three themes:

The program affords students the opportunity to focus on Canada in international affairs through specialized courses related to each of these themes. The program also allows students to focus on international management issues relevant to governmental and non-governmental organizations and international enterprise. Attention is also paid to the role of international institutions, the foreign policies of other countries, and to selected regional studies. The School maintains close cooperation with the Institute of Central/East European and Russian-Area Studies, and with committees designed to encourage and coordinate faculty and student interests in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

A specialized resource centre is located in the School and is staffed by a full-time information specialist. Students and faculty have access to a broad range of current bibliographic materials, using the resources of the national capital area as well as on-line computerized bibliographic services in foreign policy and international affairs. The School also participates in the Social Science Data Archives at Carleton, and students have access to a full range of data sets available from the Inter-University Consortium for Political Research, as well as the Canadian Institute of Public Opinion poll data and the Human Relations Area Files.

Qualifying-Year Program

Admission Requirements

The qualifying-year program is designed to enable students with at least high honours standing, but with an inadequate background in the disciplines relevant to the M.A. program, to make up deficiencies. Candidates with a high standing in a general (pass) bachelor’s degree, in a discipline closely related to international affairs, will be required to take five full qualifying-year courses before being eligible to enter the master’s program. Those with an honours bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline may be required to take at least three full qualifying-year courses before being eligible to enter the master’s program.

Students in the qualifying year are encouraged to select a core theme. They may also wish to select an area emphasis and to take courses that will enable them, in the M.A. year, to engage in specialized study in the problems of a region having particular relevance to the core theme they have elected. Students should also take appropriate courses in order to prepare them to fulfil the language requirements of the M.A. program.

Admission to the qualifying year does not guarantee admission to the M.A. program. To be considered for admission to the M.A. program, students in the qualifying year are expected to achieve the equivalent of high honours standing. Students in the qualifying year are considered for admission to the M.A. program at the same time as other applicants; if qualifying-year students are not admitted to the M.A. program in the first round of admissions, subsequent decisions on their admission will depend on performance and the availability of space in the M.A. program.

Guidelines for Completion of Qualifying Year

Candidates admitted to the qualifying-year program on a full-time basis must complete all requirements during the fall and winter terms after initial registration.

Program Requirements

Conflict Analysis
Students will normally enrol in Political Science 47.361 and 47.365, or 47.460. Students who have not already taken an introductory course in international politics should enrol in Political Science 47.260. Courses in anthropology, economics, geography, history, law, and sociology, among other disciplines, are recommended as well as courses concerned with alternative approaches to conflict and conflict resolution, and area studies.

Development Studies
Students will normally enrol in Economics 43.363. Students who have not already taken an introductory economics course should enrol in Economics 43.100. Courses related to development studies in anthropology, geography, history, law, political science, and sociology, among other disciplines, are recommended as well as courses concerned with international economics and politics, and comparative and area studies.

International Political Economy
Students will normally enrol in Political Science 47.361 and 47.365, or 47.460, and Economics 43.360, or 43.361 and 43.362. Students who have not already taken an introductory economics course should enrol in Economics 43.100. Courses in anthropology, geography, history, law, and sociology, among other disciplines, are recommended as well as courses concerned with political economy, the state, economic history, and comparative and area studies.

Master of Arts

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission into the master’s program is an honours bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to international affairs. Under current practice, at least a high honours standing is normally required for consideration for admission to the program.

Applicants are encouraged to submit Graduate Record Examination aptitude test scores; in some circumstances, students may be required to submit GRE scores.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies requires applicants whose native tongue is not English to be tested for proficiency in English, as described in Section 3.6 of the General Regulations of this Calendar.

Candidates who lack the required background in international affairs will be expected to complete a maximum of two additional courses. Core seminar requirements are listed under program requirements for qualifying year.

In order to be considered for financial assistance, applications for admission to the School of International Affairs must be postmarked by January 15. Deadline for receipt of supporting documentation, i.e., letters of reference and transcripts, is February 15. Applications will be accepted after the January 15 deadline; however, such applications will not meet the financial aid deadline.

Students admitted to the conflict analysis core are strongly encouraged to complete a senior undergraduate course in conflict theory as well as courses in the social sciences, history, and law before beginning their programs. Students who have not completed a senior undergraduate 0.5 credit course in conflict theory will be required to take such a course as part of their program requirements.

Students admitted to the development studies core must have completed an introductory economics course prior to entry into the M.A. program. Students are also strongly encouraged to complete an undergraduate 0.5 credit course in development economics before beginning the M.A. program. Otherwise, this requirement (additional to the M.A.) will have to be taken simultaneously with the M.A. program, and may result in some delay in its completion.

Students admitted to the international political economy core must complete an introductory economics course prior to entry in the M.A. program. Students are also strongly encouraged to complete undergraduate courses in political economy, international economics, and international politics, as well as courses in geography, history, law, and sociology before beginning their programs. Students who have not completed a course in international economics will be required to take International Affairs 46.538 as part of their program requirements.

Program Requirements

The normal program requirements for M.A. students in international affairs are: International Affairs
46.500 Theories and Approaches to International Political Economy

46.504 Development Studies

46.515 Conflict Analysis

Concentrations

Students in all three core seminars may, if they wish, choose to focus their studies on one of five concentrations as part of their overall program. The concentrations, designed to permit some specialization within the context of the M.A. degree, will be structured around particular sets of courses selected in consultation with a faculty adviser.

Canadian Concentration
This concentration focuses on Canadian policies and activities in international affairs. It will be of interest to students wishing to focus their studies on the formulation and implementation of Canadian foreign policy in the areas of international security, trade and investment, or development assistance. The concentration will include:

Environment Concentration
This concentration focuses on international aspects of the natural environment, including the relationship of the environment to development, environmental concerns of higher-income countries, and global or planetary issues. The concentration will include:

International Management Concentration
Students may elect to include international management as part of their program in the School. This concentration will emphasize aspects of the international environment in which managers in the public and private sectors make decisions. It will be of particular interest to students who wish to pursue careers in international government and non-governmental organizations, international banking, and multinational enterprises. The concentration will be designed in consultation with a faculty coordinator and will include:

Students who have not completed a course in international economics will be required to take International Affairs 46.538 as part of their program requirements.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Concentration
This concentration focuses on the new trade, investment, and political relationships that are developing in North America with the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and the processes and implications of accession of other countries. The concentration will include:

Trade Policy Concentration
This concentration emphasizes the formulation, administration, and consequences of trade and trade-related policies. It will be of interest to those who wish to pursue careers in the trade policy area. The concentration will include:

Students will require International Affairs 46.538 or the equivalent as a prerequisite for 46.540.

Academic Standing

A grade of B– or better must be obtained in each  credit counted towards the master’s degree. The School does not permit exceptions to this rule.

Career Planning

Students interested in continuing to doctoral programs should plan their programs to include courses in their discipline, if other than international affairs, which may be deemed necessary for their admission to doctoral programs. Interdisciplinary doctoral programs in international affairs are given in a number of institutions, and the faculty can provide guidance in planning for these programs.

Recent experiences of students show that a strong background in research methods and economics enhances job placement, and students may wish to take this into account in planning their course program.

School faculty can provide advice on careers in government, international governmental and non-governmental organizations, and in the private sector.

Guidelines for the Completion of the Master’s Degree

Candidates can complete the M.A. program in twelve months of full-time study. However, most students require an additional one or two terms to complete the research essay or thesis requirement.  Full-time master’s students must complete all degree requirements within six terms of registered full-time study.

Part-time master’s students must complete degree requirements within an elapsed period of six calendar years after the date of initial registration.

Students who elect to complete the program by a combination of full-time and part-time study are governed by the following elapsed time limitations: five calendar years if the candidate is registered as a full-time student for two or three terms and part-time for the balance; four calendar years if the candidate is registered for four or five terms as a full-time student and part-time for the balance.

These limitations are calculated from the date of initial registration in the master’s program.

Certificate in Health and Social Policy in Development

The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing, the Centre for International Health and Development at the University of Ottawa, and the International Development Research Centre, offers a Certificate in Health and Social Policy in Development.

The Certificate program is intended for practitioners in the health and social policy fields who wish to upgrade or re-orient their careers with a focus on international development.

Students are advised to contact the School for information on admission and program requirements, course scheduling, and fee schedules.

Master of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa offer a joint Master of Arts in International Affairs and Bachelor of Laws degree (M.A./LL.B.).

Admission Requirements

A student must make separate applications to the School of International Affairs at Carleton University and to the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa and be accepted by both institutions in accordance with the normal admission requirements of each program. Interest in pursuing the joint program must be specified in each application, and a joint committee will make a decision on admission to the joint program.

Program Requirements

A student will complete both the M.A. and the LL.B. programs over four calendar years. Students will be expected to fulfil the normal requirements of both the M.A. and LL.B. programs. In addition, students in the joint program will be required to complete courses in international law to be specified by the Faculty of Law. The normal sequence of courses for the two degrees is as follows:

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

** These two 0.5 credit courses in the School of International Affairs taken as credit toward the LL.B. will be additional to those required for the M.A. degree.

Graduate Courses*

Part-time students are permitted to enrol in a maximum of 1.0 credit (or the equivalent) per term.

Core Seminars

  • International Affairs 46.500T2
    Theories and Approaches to International Political Economy
    A study of global political economy, with emphasis on historical development, regional integration, and contemporary institutional structures.
    Prerequisite: M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.

  • International Affairs 46.504T2
    Theories and Issues in Development Studies
    The course examines theories of development and the international dimensions of development. It covers economic, environmental, political, ethical, and social approaches to development. The seminar will focus on policy areas such as growth, equity, and poverty alleviation; human resource development; developing countries and aspects of development including international trade, finance, and technology; sustainability of development; human rights and gender; ideology and nationalism; the role of the state and institutional change; and rural and urban development.
    Prerequisite: M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.

  • International Affairs 46.515T2
    Conflict Analysis
    A seminar comparing conflict theory drawn from strategic studies, peace research, and the social sciences, with applications to East-West conflict, regional conflicts, arms races and arms control, crisis management, and terrorism.
    Prerequisite: M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.

    Other Courses

  • International Affairs 46.505F1 or W1
    International Dimensions in Development Studies
    Issues in development financing, international trade, industrialization and technology transfer, food and natural resources, and the role of international organizations.
    Note: Not open to students enrolled in 46.504.

  • International Affairs 46.506F1 or W1
    Agriculture and Rural Development
    A study of the agricultural sector, rural areas, and rural welfare in developing countries, including consideration of structural change in agriculture, agrarian reform, rural development strategies in various countries, and public policies affecting agriculture, activities ancillary to agriculture, rural industry, and public service.

  • International Affairs 46.507F1 or W1
    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.
    Note: Not open to students enrolled in 46.504.

  • International Affairs 46.508F1 or W1 Economic Development Policy and Planning Developing country policies and planning, and their impacts, including macro and sectoral techniques employed in development planning, budgeting, and problems in development administration. Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Development Administration stream of the M.A. program in the School of Public Administration, or permission of the School.

  • International Affairs 46.510W1
    Canada in International Affairs
    This course examines Canada’s role in international affairs with special attention to issues of conflict and conflict resolution, international political economy, and international development. Both the content and formulation of Canada’s international policies are analyzed.
    Prerequisite: Enrolment in one of International Affairs 46.500, 46.504 or 46.515, or permission of the School.

  • International Affairs 46.511F1 or W1 or S1 The Politics and Institutions of International Trade The course introduces students to Canadian trade policy and practice and Canada’s place in the international trading system centred in the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The course will consider Canadian trade practice, the place of trade policy within the broader context of Canadian policy-making (such as the links between trade policy, competition policy, and industrial policy), and compare Canadian policy and practice to that in Europe, Japan, the United States, and the major developing countries. Before 1997-98 course 46.511 was offered as 46.549, for which additional credit is precluded.

  •  International Affairs 46.521F1 or W1
    Theory and Practice of Arms Control
    This course explores the theoretical and analytical underpinnings of modern arms control, including nuclear non-proliferation issues in the post Cold War era with special emphasis on the impact of political, economic, technological, and social-psychological factors on international security. In addition to arms control, complementary means of strengthening regional and international security will be addressed, including crisis prevention strategies, unilateral initiatives, third party guarantees, and informal agreements. Contributions from peace research highlighting alternative paths to stable and durable security arrangements will also be examined.

  • International Affairs 46.522F1 or W1
    International Security After the Cold War

    This course examines the evolving strategic and security environment in international relations after the Cold war, addressing both traditional and non-traditional concepts of national and international security. These include the role of nuclear weapons, nuclear non-proliferation, and bilateral, multilateral, and institutional responses to new challenges to national security such as drugs, terrorism, environmental degradation, refugees, ethnic conflict, and threats to renewable and non-renewable resources. The course will use an interdisciplinary approach in addressing these problems.

  • International Affairs 46.523F1 or W1
    International Mediation and Conflict Resolution
    This seminar explores various approaches to the management and resolution of international economic, political, and security conflicts. These approaches may include arbitration, conciliation, and mediation, as well as less formal mechanisms for third party consultation and collaborative problem solving. The course focuses on the theory and practice of international conflict resolution, using cases drawn from a variety of issues and settings.

  • International Affairs 46.527F1 or W1
    Middle East Economic and Political Relations
    A course on the evolving economic and political relations among countries of the Middle East, including the Arab states, Iran, Israel, and Turkey. Emphasis will be placed on the peace process and arrangements for regional security and regional economic cooperation, among them the prospects for regional collaboration.

  • International Affairs 46.529F1 or W1
    Conflict in Southern Africa
    A critical examination of competing interpretations of conflict in southern Africa, including approaches to conflict resolution.

  • International Affairs 46.530F1
    Political Economy of Multinational Enterprises
    This course is designed to give the student an appreciation of recent economic and political developments in the fields of international trade and investment as they relate to the operations of multinational enterprises. The course will develop concepts and analytical approaches and provide examples in order to examine the impact of multinational enterprises on international affairs.

  • International Affairs 46.532F1 or W1
    Science, Technology and International Affairs: The Advanced, Industrial Countries
    This seminar analyzes the process of technological change since the industrial revolution and examines its consequences for development in the advanced industrial countries and for relations among these countries.

  • International Affairs 46.533F1 or W1
    Science, Technology and International Affairs: The Third World
    This seminar focuses upon the problem of building indigenous technological capabilities in the Third World. It examines the role of MNCs in the transfer of technology, the generation of appropriate technologies locally, and the role of the state in the formulation of technology policy for development. Technological cooperation among Third World countries may also be discussed.

  • International Affairs 46.534F1 or W1
    Agribusiness North and South
    Analysis of the transformation of agriculture into an integrated multi-sectoral food production system and of its theoretical implications. Focus on the growth and strategies of agribusiness institutions in advanced industrial societies and on their penetration into, and impact upon, Third World economies.
    (Also offered as Geography 45.558)

  • International Affairs 46.535F1 or W1
    International Bargaining and Negotiation: Theory and Practice
    An examination of bargaining and negotiation in international economic, political, and security issue areas, emphasizing case studies as well as theoretical analysis.

  • International Affairs 46.536F1 or W1
    Introduction to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
    An examination of the background to NAFTA, the negotiation of NAFTA and the side agreements, the provisions of NAFTA, the evolution of political, economic, and social relations in North America since the implementation of NAFTA, and the processes and implications of accession of other countries.

  • International Affairs 46.537W1
    Macroeconomics in a Development Context
    An examination of macroeconomic theory and policy in the context of the developing countries, with special emphasis upon theory and policy for open economies, structural adjustment to international disequilibration, exchange rate and balance of payments management, fiscal and financial policy.
    Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Development Administration stream of the M.A. program of the School of Public Administration, or permission of the School.

  • International Affairs 46.538F1 or W1
    International Trade: Theory and Policy
    This course examines the pure theory of international trade and selected policy issues. Topics covered include: theories of the pattern of trade; the gains from trade; the theory of distortions and welfare; and theories of endogenous trade policy formation.

  • International Affairs 46.539F1 or W1
    International Finance: Theory and Policy
    The course addresses the principles of open economy macroeconomics and international finance. The topics include exchange rate and output determination, balance of payments adjustment, and monetary and fiscal policy under different exchange rate regimes. The performance of the international monetary system is also analyzed from an historical perspective.

  • International Affairs 46.540F1 or W1
    Trade Policy Analysis
    This course examines selected trade and trade-related policy issues. Topics may include: multilateral vs. preferential trade liberalization; aggressive unilateralism and US trade policy; harmonization of standards as a precondition for free trade; the effect of globalization on employment and wages; the effect of trade liberalization on economic growth; strategic trade policy and industrial policy; the interaction between trade policy and foreign direct investment; alternative policy instruments to achieve national objectives; the analysis of tariffs and non-tariff barriers; the competitiveness debate; and the effects of interest groups on trade policy formation.
    Prerequisites: International Affairs 46.538 or the equivalent, M.A. standing in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or permission of the School.

  • International Affairs 46.541F1 or W1 International Financial Institutions and Policy
    A detailed examination of institutional arrangements, international financial flows, and critical events in the field of international finance. The emphasis of the course is on tracing the development and operation of international financial institutions, and on the analysis of how the institutional arrangements have shaped modern financial markets, events, and policy. Among the topics covered in the course are international debt, the growth of international financial markets and instruments, exchange rate mechanisms, and balance of payment or exchange rate crises.

    Before 1997-98 course 47.541 was offered as 46.549, for which additional credit is precluded.

  • International Affairs 46.542F1 or W1
    Territory and Territoriality
    Contemporary geographical and international relations theorizing is challenging conventional notions of the importance of boundaries and territories in the political organization of modernity. Through an investigation of contemporary writings on geopolitics, security, sovereignty, self-determination and identity politics, this course investigates the use of territoriality as a political and intellectual strategy.
    (Also offered as Geography 45.540)

  • International Affairs 46.544F1 or W1
    The Environment for International Management
    Analysis of the international economic environment in which managers in the public and private sectors operate. The course examines the reasons for the growing interdependence of nations in terms of trade and investment, and the relationship of investment to trade in goods and services. Problems of management associated with this interdependence will be identified, together with an examination of the nature and effectiveness of emerging international rules and standards.

  • International Affairs 46.545F1 or W1
    International Organizations in International Affairs
    A critical analysis of the roles played by the United Nations and other international organizations in the field of international conflict, development, and political economy.

  • International Affairs 46.546F1 or W1
    Policy Analysis and Evaluation
    This seminar examines approaches to the development and implementation of the international public policies of a number of countries, including Canada, in a variety of issue areas. The seminar focuses on case studies of economic, political, and security policy, and includes a consideration of organizational and systemic constraints on policy making as well as various concepts and methods for the evaluation of policy.

  • International Affairs 46.547F1 or W1
    International Relations Theory
    This course provides an 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 Affairs 46.548F1 or W1 or S1
    Gender in International Affairs
    This course examines the role of gender differences in international affairs. It analyzes the concept of gender in the social sciences and considers feminist theories regarding war, nationalism, human rights, development, and the global economy.

    Before 1997-98 course 46.548 was offered as 46.549R and 46.549S, for which additional credit is precluded.

  • International Affairs 46.549F1,W1,S1
    Selected Topics in International Affairs

  • International Affairs 46.555F1 or W1
    International Law: Theory and Practice
    This course is designed to give students an appreciation of various theoretical perspectives on international law, with a view to locating the role which international law plays in the international system. Topics considered include the basis of international law, the creation and sources of international law, the utilization of international law in international dispute resolution, and international law and world order transformation. Illustrative issues will vary according to the interests of students each year.
    (Also offered as Law 51.563)

  • International Affairs 46.557F1 or W1
    International Economic Law: Regulation of Trade and Investment
    A study of selected problems associated with the regulation of international economic activity. The seminars will focus on a discussion of relevant international institutions (GATT, UNCTAD, IMF, World Bank), an introduction to the legal aspects of integration (e.g., EEC, ASEAN), governmental regulation of trade and investment (e.g., FIRA), and the problems of extraterritoriality.
    Prerequisite: Open only to graduate students in their master’s year who have not previously studied international economic law. (Also offered as Law 51.520)

  • International Affairs 46.560F1 or W1
    Human Resource Development
    An analysis of theory and policy regarding some of the major areas of human development in the developing areas, including demography and population, education, public health, nutrition, women and development, social security, employment, and manpower planning.

  • International Affairs 46.561F1 or W1
    Historical Dimensions of Development and Underdevelopment
    Comparative studies in the economic and social history of selected developed and developing countries. The aim is to identify conditions which have fostered or inhibited development in the past, and thereby to assess contemporary development strategies in the light of historical experience.

  • International Affairs 46.562F1 or W1
    The Institutional Framework for International Assistance
    The course will examine the institutions involved in international assistance, their political dynamics, organizational structures, policy orientations, transfer mechanisms, and development impact. Particular attention will be paid to the evolution of international assistance strategies and programs, and to the implications for North-South and East-West relations.

  • International Affairs 46.563F1 or W1
    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. An objective will be to integrate gender and the environment into analyses which draw on theories of political economy.
    (Also offered as Geography 45.520)

  • International Affairs 46.564F1 or W1
    Issues in Development in Latin America
    An examination of the principal developmental trends, problems, and policies in the region as they have evolved since 1945. Emphasis will be given to the design and implementation of alternative development strategies in the future.

  • International Affairs 46.565F1 or W1
    The Ethical Dimension of International Affairs
    This course critically examines the ethical dimensions of development, global conflict, and international political economy. Subject matter includes beliefs and values, rights and obligations, and individual and state morality.

  • International Affairs 46.567F1 or W1
    Issues in Development in Southeast Asia
    A comparative analysis of political and economic development in selected Southeast Asian countries, with particular attention to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Major issues to be studied include the process of political and social change, the emergence of contemporary economic systems, and the evolution of development policies and planning and their impact on agriculture and rural development, education, industrialization, and trade expansion.

  • International Affairs 46.568F1 or W1
    Indigenous Perspectives on Third World Development
    This course examines some of the major perspectives and theories on Third World Development which have emerged from within the Third World. Included are authors representing structural, dependency, and radical theories of development, as well as those who see development as psychological or spiritual liberation. Views of some of the leading political figures of the Third World are also considered.

  • International Affairs 46.569F1 or W1
    Development Project Evaluation and Analysis An examination of social cost-benefit analysis and other microeconomic methods of project evaluation in the context of the project cycle in developing countries. Emphasis will be placed on applied case studies of development projects, including those of non-governmental organizations, as well as theoretical aspects of policy analysis and implementation practice.

  • International Affairs 46.570F1 or W1
    The Natural Ecosystem
    An analysis of human involvement in the natural environment as an ecosystem in the development context. Material will discuss how the environment continues to be modified and the possible long term consequences in the light of rapid technological advances. Special attention will be given to individual development projects, including their political and social setting.

  • International Affairs 46.571F1 or W1
    Global Environmental Change: Human Implications
    The nature of contemporary changes in global environmental systems and their significance for society, the economy, and international relations. Phenomena such as climatic warming, deforestation, and the environmental pressures of urbanization and intensive agriculture are analyzed in terms of their regionally differentiated impacts and challenges for societal adaptation.
    (Also offered as Geography 45.505)

  • International Affairs 46.575F1 or W1 or S1
    International Health, Social Policy and Planning
    This course focuses on health, social policy and planning in developing countries. Topics covered will include health needs of populations, especially in terms of primary health care, including indigenous medicine, the role of government in health administration, social policy formation, expenditure analysis in health and social factors, and techniques of policy evaluation in these sectors.

    Before 1997-98 course 46.575 was offered as 46.549W, for which additional credit is precluded.

  • International Affairs 46.580F1 or W1
    Asia Pacific Economic and Political Relations
    The course addresses the evolving regional pattern of economic and political relations among countries of East and Southeast Asia. Topics will include foreign policy and security issues; economic integration, trade and investment; and development cooperation. Particular consideration will be given to institutional arrangements that have been put in place, including the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, ASEAN, and AFTA. Attention will be devoted to Canada’s role in the affairs and institutions of the Asia Pacific region.

  • International Affairs 46.581F1 or W1
    Regional Cooperation Among Developing Countries
    A comparative study of selected regional cooperation and integration schemes, including those in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, as well as between higher and lower income countries.

  • International Affairs 46.582F1 or W1
    The Political Economy of East-West Relations
    This course examines the issues that have arisen in the political economy of East-West relations with the end of the Cold War. After a brief review of earlier periods in East-West relations, the course will focus on various aspects of the reintegration of the East European and former Soviet economies into the world economy: the controversies surrounding Western assistance, the role of foreign direct investment, concepts and issues in international security, problems and prospects for integration into a greater European economic sphere, the relationships emerging in the Asia-Pacific region, the changing nature of international organizations, and Canada’s stake in the era in East-West relations.

  • International Affairs 46.584F1 or W1
    International Relations in Europe
    This course examines international relations and organizations in Europe from theoretical and historical perspectives focusing on the economic, social, political, and security changes in Europe, east and west. Topics include conflict and cooperation in and between European security organizations, the origins and development of the European community, and changes in Europe following the end of the Cold War.

  • International Affairs 46.588F1 or W1
    International Political Economy
    A seminar on the changing international division of labour, and its consequences for world politics. Topics include differing patterns of industrialization, colonial relations, the role of the state, and current issues in international political economy.
    Prerequisite: Work at a senior undergraduate level is required in at least two of the following: international relations, development studies, international trade, or political economy; or permission of the School. Note: Not open to students enrolled in 46.500. (Also offered as Political Science 47.588)

  • International Affairs 46.591F1, W1, S1
    Tutorials in International Affairs
    To be chosen in consultation with the director.

  • International Affairs 46.595F1, W1, S1
    Research Workshop
    This seminar focuses on the special problems of research design in the interdisciplinary field of international affairs, with materials drawn from both the established literature and the practice of leading members of the School’s faculty.

  • International Affairs 46.598F2, W2, S2
    Research Essay

  • International Affairs 46.599F4, W4, S4
    M.A. Thesis

    Selection of Courses

    In addition to the graduate courses offered in the School, qualified students may choose from among courses in international affairs offered by related departments, schools, and institutes.