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Problems in International Relations - PROB INTRL RELTN

POLI 464F

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2020 Winter Term 2Credits: 3

Content varies from year to year. Consult the departmental website. One section (of 3 credits) is reserved for fourth-year students in the Major program in International Relations.

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SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
002 2 Seminar M 14:00 - 17:00 Peterson, Jenny

Problems in International Relations - PROB INTRL RELTN

POLI 464F

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peterson-jenny
2021 Winter Term 2Credits: 3

Content varies from year to year. Consult the departmental website. One section (of 3 credits) is reserved for fourth-year students in the Major program in International Relations.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
002 2 Seminar M 14:00 - 17:00 Peterson, Jenny

Advanced Topics in International Relations - Advanced Topics in International Relations

POLI 464F

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2025 Winter Term 1Credits: 3

Topics and public policies related to interactions between states and non-state actors, such as armed conflict management or international institutions. Topics vary year to year; see www.politics.ubc.ca/courses.  One section (3 credits) reserved for fourth-year International Relations Majors. Restricted to students in fourth-year standing or above.

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F_001 1 In-Person Seminar Th 14:00 - 17:00 Peterson, Jenny

Public Notes

Students may take a maximum of two 400-level seminars. Students registered in more than two seminars will be deregistered from the last registered seminar.  

 

Advanced Topics in International Relations: Information Technology and Global Politics

Advanced Topics in International Relations (Peace and the Global Information Environment). This course will explore historic and recent developments in how the global information environment impacts international peacebuilding efforts—particularly in relation to attempts to counter political violence and extremism through peaceful and diplomatic measures.  In the first half of this course, we will examine the important role of effective information sharing in furthering peace and justice initiatives.  We will also discuss key questions surrounding how scholars have defined,  measured and assessed the impact of misinformation/disinformation or ‘fake news’, as well as ‘information warfare’ as it relates to peacebuilding and diplomatic initiatives.  Alongside of these discussions, the class will consider the changing role technology has had in the role of these forms of information on peacebuilding, including but not limited to the role of mainstream media-technologies (newspapers, radio and television), digital technologies (the growth of the internet and social media) and finally, what we the research is showing in terms of the current and future role of Artificial Intelligence.  Part Two of this course will see students engaged in analysis of policy responses by political actors as well as and civil society in regards to the provision of effective information to peacebuilding stakeholders—what information is required and how do we ensure it reaches those who need it.  Likewise, we will examine what policy options are currently being employed to counter forms of information that might threaten peaceful political and social relationships and threaten peacebuilding initiatives, exploring policy responses diplomatic,  legal, educational and cultural realms.

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 are graduating this year and have not yet been able to secure a seat in a 400-level POLI seminar, please complete our 2025W Seminar Expression of Interest Form (https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sKluGE6ctf2JLM) to bring your case to the attention of our Advising Team.  

Please complete this form even if you are able to secure a seat on one or more seminar waitlists. As seats open up in our seminars, we will be prioritizing the registration of students who require a 400-level POLI seminar in order to graduate in May and have not yet been able to secure a seat in one.  

The submission deadline for our 2025W Seminar Expression of Interest Form is Tuesday 12 August at 11:59 PM. Survey submissions will not be monitored after this date.  

If you submit to our 2025W Seminar Expression of Interest Form by the above deadline and do not receive a message from our Advising Team about your submission by Friday 15 August, please continue to monitor our seminar waitlists for available seats and create a Plan B option for completing your degree requirements, as per the guidance in our 2025W Seminar Expression of Interest Form. 

Political Science Majors, Combined Majors, and Honours students who are having difficulty finding a Plan B seminar option are welcome to e-mail poli.ugrad@ubc.ca for support but should expect long advising wait times, as per the information posted on this page (https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/97906/pages/advising) of the Undergraduate Info Hub (https://canvas.ubc.ca/enroll/C9J4AE) (announced via our July 2025 Newsletter: https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/97906/discussion_topics/2654240). 

Non-POLI students (e.g., International Relations Majors) should contact their respective program advising offices for support finding a Plan B seminar option. 

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.

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