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Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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farkasch-robert chowdhury-arjun sens-allen
2020 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

Applies conceptual tools to topics such as war, conflict management, the global economy, poverty, and civil society.

Sections (45)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Web-Oriented Course M, W, F 14:00 - 15:00 Farkasch, Robert
002 2 Web-Oriented Course T, Th 12:30 - 14:00 Chowdhury, Arjun
003 2 Web-Oriented Course M, W, F 11:00 - 12:00 Sens, Allen
L1A 1 Discussion M 21:00 - 22:00
L1B 1 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L1C 1 Discussion T 16:00 - 17:00
L1D 1 Discussion F 11:00 - 12:00
L1E 1 Discussion W 9:00 - 10:00
L1F 1 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L1G 1 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L1H 1 Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L1I 1 Discussion W 8:00 - 9:00
L1J 1 Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L1K 1 Discussion M 10:00 - 11:00
L1L 1 Discussion M 20:00 - 21:00
L1M 1 Discussion Th 8:00 - 9:00
L1N 1 Discussion F 13:00 - 14:00
L1O 1 Discussion Th 20:00 - 21:00
L2A 2 Discussion M 9:00 - 10:00
L2B 2 Discussion T 13:00 - 14:00
L2C 2 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L2E 2 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L2F 2 Discussion M 15:00 - 16:00
L2G 2 Discussion M 14:00 - 15:00
L2H 2 Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L2I 2 Discussion T 10:00 - 11:00
L2L 2 Discussion F 14:00 - 15:00
L2M 2 Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L2N 2 Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L2O 2 Discussion Th 14:00 - 15:00
L3A 2 Discussion M 10:00 - 11:00
L3B 2 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L3C 2 Discussion F 12:00 - 13:00
L3D 2 Discussion Th 15:30 - 16:30
L3E 2 Discussion F 13:00 - 14:00
L3F 2 Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L3G 2 Discussion T 15:30 - 16:30
L3H 2 Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L3I 2 Discussion Th 11:00 - 12:00
L3J 2 Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L3K 2 Discussion W 16:00 - 17:00
L3L 2 Discussion F 16:00 - 17:00
L3M 2 Discussion T 9:30 - 10:30
L3N 2 Discussion T 14:00 - 15:00
L3O 2 Discussion F 10:00 - 11:00

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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farkasch-robert
2021 SummerCredits: 3

Applies conceptual tools to topics such as war, conflict management, the global economy, poverty, and civil society.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
921 1 Web-Oriented Course T, Th 9:00 - 12:00 Farkasch, Robert

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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farkasch-robert alger-justin
2021 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

Applies conceptual tools to topics such as war, conflict management, the global economy, poverty, and civil society.

Sections (39)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture M, W, F 15:00 - 16:00 Farkasch, Robert
002 2 Lecture T, Th 12:30 - 14:00 Farkasch, Robert
003 2 Lecture M, W, F 11:00 - 12:00 Alger, Justin
L1A 1 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L1B 1 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L1C 1 Discussion T 20:00 - 21:00
L1D 1 Discussion M 19:00 - 20:00
L1E 1 Discussion W 9:00 - 10:00
L1F 1 Discussion T 8:00 - 9:00
L1G 1 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L1H 1 Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L1I 1 Discussion W 16:00 - 17:00
L1J 1 Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L1K 1 Discussion M 10:00 - 11:00
L1L 1 Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L2A 2 Discussion M 9:00 - 10:00
L2B 2 Discussion T 9:00 - 10:00
L2C 2 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L2D 2 Discussion T 16:00 - 17:00
L2E 2 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L2F 2 Discussion M 15:00 - 16:00
L2G 2 Discussion M 14:00 - 15:00
L2H 2 Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L2I 2 Discussion T 10:00 - 11:00
L3A 2 Discussion M 10:00 - 11:00
L3B 2 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L3C 2 Discussion F 12:00 - 13:00
L3D 2 Discussion Th 15:30 - 16:30
L3E 2 Discussion F 13:00 - 14:00
L3F 2 Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L3G 2 Discussion T 15:30 - 16:30
L3H 2 Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L3I 2 Discussion Th 11:00 - 12:00
L3J 2 Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L3K 2 Discussion W 16:00 - 17:00
L3L 2 Discussion F 16:00 - 17:00
L3M 2 Discussion T 9:30 - 10:30
L3N 2 Discussion T 14:00 - 15:00
L3O 2 Discussion F 10:00 - 11:00

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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farkasch-robert
2022 SummerCredits: 3

Applies conceptual tools to topics such as war, conflict management, the global economy, poverty, and civil society.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
921 1 Lecture M, W 9:00 - 12:00 Farkasch, Robert

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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sens-allen
2022 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

Applies conceptual tools to topics such as war, conflict management, the global economy, poverty, and civil society.

Sections (37)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture T, Th 15:30 - 17:00 Sens, Allen
002 2 Lecture M, T, Th 14:00 - 15:00 Sens, Allen
L1A 1 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L1B 1 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L1C 1 Discussion T 14:00 - 15:00
L1D 1 Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L1E 1 Discussion W 9:00 - 10:00
L1F 1 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L1G 1 Discussion T 17:00 - 18:00
L1H 1 Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L1I 1 Discussion W 16:00 - 17:00
L1J 1 Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L1K 1 Discussion M 10:00 - 11:00
L1L 1 Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L1M 1 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L1N 1 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L1O 1 Discussion T 14:00 - 15:00
L1P 1 Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L2A 2 Discussion M 9:00 - 10:00
L2B 2 Discussion T 9:00 - 10:00
L2C 2 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L2D 2 Discussion T 16:00 - 17:00
L2E 2 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L2F 2 Discussion M 15:00 - 16:00
L2G 2 Discussion F 14:00 - 15:00
L2H 2 Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L2I 2 Discussion T 10:00 - 11:00
L2J 2 Discussion M 9:00 - 10:00
L2K 2 Discussion T 9:00 - 10:00
L2L 2 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L2M 2 Discussion T 16:00 - 17:00
L2N 2 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L2O 2 Discussion M 15:00 - 16:00
L2P 2 Discussion F 14:00 - 15:00
L2Q 2 Discussion W 17:00 - 18:00
L2R 2 Discussion T 10:00 - 11:00
L2S 2 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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sens-allen farkasch-robert
2023 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

Applies conceptual tools to topics such as war, conflict management, the global economy, poverty, and civil society.

Sections (36)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture T, Th 15:30 - 17:00 Sens, Allen
002 2 Lecture T, Th 14:00 - 15:30 Sens, Allen
003 1 Lecture W, F 12:30 - 14:00 Farkasch, Robert
L1A 1 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L1B 1 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L1C 1 Discussion T 14:00 - 15:00
L1D 1 Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L1E 1 Discussion W 9:00 - 10:00
L1F 1 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L1G 1 Discussion T 17:00 - 18:00
L1H 1 Discussion T 13:00 - 14:00
L1I 1 Discussion W 16:00 - 17:00
L1J 1 Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L2A 2 Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L2B 2 Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L2C 2 Discussion Th 15:30 - 16:30
L2D 2 Discussion W 9:00 - 10:00
L2E 2 Discussion T 17:00 - 18:00
L2F 2 Discussion M 15:00 - 16:00
L2G 2 Discussion F 12:00 - 13:00
L2H 2 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L2I 2 Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L2J 2 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L2K 2 Discussion W 16:00 - 17:00
L2M 2 Discussion F 13:00 - 14:00
L3A 1 Discussion M 11:00 - 12:00
L3B 1 Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L3D 1 Discussion M 12:00 - 13:00
L3E 1 Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L3F 1 Discussion F 14:00 - 15:00
L3G 1 Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L3H 1 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L3I 1 Discussion Th 14:00 - 15:00
L3J 1 Discussion F 15:00 - 16:00
L3K 1 Discussion Th 15:00 - 16:00
L3L 1 Discussion F 11:00 - 12:00

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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farkasch-robert
2024 SummerCredits: 3

Applies conceptual tools to topics such as war, conflict management, the global economy, poverty, and civil society.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
921 1 Lecture M, W 9:00 - 12:00 Farkasch, Robert

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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farkasch-robert sens-allen chowdhury-arjun
2024 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3starPre-requisite

Applies conceptual tools to topics such as war, conflict management, the global economy, poverty, and civil society. Prerequisite: Second-year standing or above OR the completion of POLI 100, 101, and 110 required.All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110.

Sections (36)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
003 2 Online Lecture T, Th 18:00 - 19:30 Farkasch, Robert
001 1 In-Person Lecture T, Th 14:00 - 15:30 Sens, Allen
002 2 In-Person Lecture T, Th 14:00 - 15:30 Chowdhury, Arjun
L1E 1 In-Person Discussion W 09:00 - 10:00
L3K 2 Online Discussion Th 15:00 - 16:00
L2K 2 In-Person Discussion W 16:00 - 17:00
L1G 1 In-Person Discussion T 17:00 - 18:00
L3E 2 Online Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L2C 2 In-Person Discussion Th 15:30 - 16:30
L3D 2 Online Discussion M 12:00 - 13:00
L1H 1 In-Person Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L2A 2 In-Person Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L2L 2 In-Person Discussion T 16:00 - 17:00
L2J 2 In-Person Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L1F 1 In-Person Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L1J 1 In-Person Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L3B 2 Online Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L3J 2 Online Discussion F 15:00 - 16:00
L2F 2 In-Person Discussion M 15:00 - 16:00
L1I 1 In-Person Discussion W 16:00 - 17:00
L2H 2 In-Person Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L2G 2 In-Person Discussion F 12:00 - 13:00
L2B 2 In-Person Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L1A 1 In-Person Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L3I 2 Online Discussion Th 14:00 - 15:00
L3H 2 Online Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L3A 2 Online Discussion M 11:00 - 12:00
L1B 1 In-Person Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L3F 2 Online Discussion F 14:00 - 15:00
L3L 2 Online Discussion F 11:00 - 12:00
L2D 2 In-Person Discussion W 09:00 - 10:00
L1C 1 In-Person Discussion T 13:00 - 14:00
L3G 2 Online Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L1D 1 In-Person Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L2E 2 In-Person Discussion T 17:00 - 18:00
L2I 2 In-Person Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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farkasch-robert
2025 SummerCredits: 3starPre-requisite

Applies conceptual tools to topics such as war, conflict management, the global economy, poverty, and civil society. Prerequisite: Second-year standing or above OR the completion of POLI 100, 101, and 110 required.All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
921 Online Lecture M, W 09:00 - 12:00 Farkasch, Robert

Public Notes

Students must sign up for a discussion section to complete POLI 260 registration. However, please note that no actual discussion will take place during the course for POLI 260 in 25S.

This course section uses automatic waitlisting. If the course is full, you may register for the waitlist. If the waitlist is also full, please check back later to see if it reopens. Waitlists will close before the term begins. Once closed, it is the student’s responsibility to register into any open course sections. 

This course section uses automatic waitlisting. If the course is full, you may register for the waitlist. If the waitlist is also full, please check back later to see if it reopens. Waitlists will close before the term begins. Once closed, it is the student’s responsibility to register into any open course sections. 

For more detailed information about courses, including descriptions and instructor profiles, visit the POLI 2025 Summer Courses App at https://poli-2025s-courses-app.glide.page/

If you have any difficulty registering for POLI courses, please email us at poli.ugrad@ubc.ca. We are closely monitoring this email during regular business hours to respond quickly to inquiries and to assist with registration requests. 

L21 Online Discussion

Public Notes

Students must sign up for a discussion section to complete POLI 260 registration. However, please note that no actual discussion will take place during the course for POLI 260 in 25S.

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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farkasch-robert chowdhury-arjun
2025 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3starPre-requisite

Examines key themes and issues in the study of political interaction between states and non-state actors, including international security, armed conflict and conflict management, global governance and international institutions, the world economy, poverty and inequality, and climate change. Prerequisite: POLI_V 100. Or second-year standing or higher.

Sections (39)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
003 2 Online Lecture T, Th 09:30 - 11:00 Farkasch, Robert

Public Notes

Please note that this course has lecture and discussion components, if the course isn't full, please register for both components.

The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with some of the basic principles of global politics. It is not a course about current events per se though an effort will be made to integrate contemporary events and issues as a way of understanding the world beyond our borders. The lectures and readings will be used to illustrate basic principles that are both historical and contemporary.    The course intends to serve four principal goals: 1) to develop critical and creative capacities for understanding issues in world politics; 2) to introduce some of the basic concepts and approaches currently used in the study of global politics; 3) to foster skills in formulating, organizing, integrating, and articulating one’s ideas; 4) to encourage an informed interest in our role in world affairs.

For more information about courses, including descriptions and instructor profiles, visit the POLI Courses App at: https://ubc-poli-2025w-courses.glide.page/  

If you have any difficulty registering for POLI courses, please email us at poli.ugrad@ubc.ca. We are closely monitoring this email during regular business hours to respond quickly to inquiries and to assist with registration requests.

002 2 In-Person Lecture T, Th 12:30 - 14:00 Chowdhury, Arjun

Public Notes

Please note that this course has lecture and discussion components, if the course isn't full, please register for both components.

This course introduces students to the strategic and institutional considerations that affect how states interact with each other, and apply these to, among other topics, interstate war, international organizations, trade, and development.

For more information about courses, including descriptions and instructor profiles, visit the POLI Courses App at: https://ubc-poli-2025w-courses.glide.page/  

If you have any difficulty registering for POLI courses, please email us at poli.ugrad@ubc.ca. We are closely monitoring this email during regular business hours to respond quickly to inquiries and to assist with registration requests.

001 1 In-Person Lecture T, Th 14:00 - 15:30 Farkasch, Robert

Public Notes

Please note that this course has lecture and discussion components, if the course isn't full, please register for both components.

The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with some of the basic principles of global politics. It is not a course about current events per se, though an effort will be made to integrate contemporary events and issues as a way of understanding the world beyond our borders. The lectures and readings will be used to illustrate basic principles that are both historical and contemporary.

The course intends to serve four principal goals: 1) to develop critical and creative capacities for understanding issues in world politics; 2) to introduce some of the basic concepts and approaches currently used in the study of global politics; 3) to foster skills in formulating, organizing, integrating, and articulating one’s ideas; 4) to encourage an informed interest in our role in world affairs.

For more information about courses, including descriptions and instructor profiles, visit the POLI Courses App at: https://ubc-poli-2025w-courses.glide.page/  

If you have any difficulty registering for POLI courses, please email us at poli.ugrad@ubc.ca. We are closely monitoring this email during regular business hours to respond quickly to inquiries and to assist with registration requests.

L3D 2 Online Discussion M 12:00 - 13:00
L2K 2 In-Person Discussion W 16:00 - 17:00
L2F 2 In-Person Discussion M 15:00 - 16:00
L3F 2 Online Discussion F 14:00 - 15:00
L1K 1 In-Person Discussion F 10:00 - 11:00
L1D 1 In-Person Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L1B 1 In-Person Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L3K 2 Online Discussion Th 15:00 - 16:00
L2L 2 In-Person Discussion T 16:00 - 17:00
L3E 2 Online Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L3C 2 Online Discussion T 12:30 - 13:30
L2D 2 In-Person Discussion W 09:00 - 10:00
L2G 2 In-Person Discussion F 12:00 - 13:00
L3B 2 Online Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L1A 1 In-Person Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L2C 2 In-Person Discussion Th 15:30 - 16:30
L1L 1 In-Person Discussion F 14:00 - 15:00
L3G 2 Online Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L3J 2 Online Discussion F 15:00 - 16:00
L2I 2 In-Person Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L1C 1 In-Person Discussion T 13:00 - 14:00
L3L 2 Online Discussion F 11:00 - 12:00
L1J 1 In-Person Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L1G 1 In-Person Discussion T 17:00 - 18:00
L2J 2 In-Person Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L3H 2 Online Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L2E 2 In-Person Discussion T 17:00 - 18:00
L3A 2 Online Discussion M 11:00 - 12:00
L2H 2 In-Person Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L1H 1 In-Person Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L3I 2 Online Discussion Th 14:00 - 15:00
L1F 1 In-Person Discussion T 11:00 - 12:00
L1E 1 In-Person Discussion W 09:00 - 10:00
L2B 2 In-Person Discussion F 11:00 - 12:00
L1I 1 In-Person Discussion W 16:00 - 17:00
L2A 2 In-Person Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00

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