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Topics in International Relations

POLI 368

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peterson-jenny
2023 Winter Term 1Credits: 3

Topics will vary from year to year. Consult the program website (https://politics.ubc.ca/courses/) for more information.

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SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Directed Studies Peterson, Jenny

Issues in International Conflict Management - IS INTCNFT MNGT

POLI 370A

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peterson-jenny
2020 Winter Term 1Credits: 3

Problems of managing conflict in the international system (e.g., intervention, mediation, sanctions). Topics will vary from year to year.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Web-Oriented Course T, Th 15:30 - 17:00 Peterson, Jenny

Issues in International Conflict Management - IS INTCNFT MNGT

POLI 370A

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peterson-jenny
2022 Winter Term 1Credits: 3

Problems of managing conflict in the international system (e.g., intervention, mediation, sanctions). Topics will vary from year to year.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture T, Th 9:30 - 11:00 Peterson, Jenny

Humanitarian Engineering: Politics and Practice

POLI 371

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peterson-jenny potvin-gabriel
2023 Winter Term 1Credits: 3

An interdisciplinary study of best practice, politics, and ethics associated with technical solutions to humanitarian assistance within Canada and abroad; examines policies used in aid and development contexts with emphasis on the application of engineering.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture T 16:00 - 19:00 Multiple instructors

Instructors

Peterson, Jenny | Potvin, Gabriel

Peace and Conflict Studies - PEACE & CONFLICT

POLI 461C

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peterson-jenny
2022 Winter Term 2Credits: 3

A seminar on a selected topic concerning the causes of war and strategies for the promotion of peace. For specific content in a given year, consult the departmental website.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 2 Seminar T 14:00 - 17:00 Peterson, Jenny

Peace and Conflict Studies - PEACE & CONFLICT

POLI 461C

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peterson-jenny
2023 Winter Term 2Credits: 3

A seminar on a selected topic concerning the causes of war and strategies for the promotion of peace. For specific content in a given year, consult the departmental website.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 2 Seminar M 14:00 - 17:00 Peterson, Jenny

Problems in International Relations - PROB INTRL RELTN

POLI 464F

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peterson-jenny
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.

Sections (1)
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