Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
(Faculty of Public Affairs)
International Affairs (INAF) Courses
Understanding Policy in a Global Context
Analysis of international policy processes relevant to governments, non-governmental organizations, international organizations and multinational corporations, drawing upon theories of international relations, political science, law and economics. Emphasis on analytical and normative aspects of public policy processes in international relations.
Lectures or seminars three hours per week.
Applied Policy in a Global Context
Applications of policy analysis to specific international problems with an emphasis on institutions, multiple levels of governance, the role of non-governmental actors, and complex interconnected policy issues. Cases are drawn from international problems such as security, economics, development, the environment, migration, and health.
Lectures or seminars three hours per week.
Topics in Conflict and Conflict Management
An interdisciplinary course examining selected issues and policies in the area of conflict and conflict management. Topics include subjects such as sources and causes of conflict, conflict mediation, and peacekeeping and peacebuilding.
Lecture or seminar three hours per week.
Topics in Security and Intelligence
An interdisciplinary course examining selected issues and policies in the area of security and intelligence. Topics include subjects such as intelligence oversight and privacy, comparative defence and security policy, terrorism, and counterterrorism.
Lecture or seminar three hours per week.
Topics in Rights and Human Development
An interdisciplinary course examining selected issues and policies in the area of rights and human development. Topics include subjects such as food security, access to water, income distribution and inequality, health and education.
Lecture or seminar three hours per week.
Topics in Global Economic Relations
An interdisciplinary course examining selected issues and policies in the area of globalization and global economic relations. Topics include trade and development, multinationals and corporate social responsibility, debt and finance, intellectual property, and migration.
Lecture or seminar three hours per week.
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