Interdisciplinary Studies, OIS [Arts]

Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies provides administrative support to academic programs and other fields of study. Please see the following course sections for further information: BA in Enviornmental Studies, Humanities Computing (Graduate Studies and Research only), Minor in International Studies, Certificate in Computer Game Development, Certificate in Peace and Post-Conflict Studies , Religious Studies , Science, Technology and Society , and Writing Studies. A complete listing of programs and courses can be obtained from the Interdisciplinary Studies or visit www.ualberta.ca/interdisciplinary-studies.

Minor in International Studies

This interdisciplinary minor subject of concentration will enable students to examine the processes by which international forces of many sorts (particularly political, economic, and cultural forces) influence the lives people lead and the choices they face. Courses taken for this subject of concentration may also analyze international influences upon political, economic, social, cultural and environmental patterns and change in individual nations and communities.

A minor in International Studies requires ★12 to a maximum of ★42 at the senior level, including at least ★6 at the 300- and/or 400-level, in courses identified by the Faculty of Arts of which at least ★3 must come from each of the following three lists.

Core courses focused upon the political aspects of international studies:

Core courses focused upon the economic aspects of international studies:

Core courses focused upon the cultural aspects of international studies:

The following courses also engage political, economic, and/or cultural aspects of international studies, and can also be counted toward the minor:

Note:

Also see Minor

Students must be aware of all the regulations regarding cross-listed courses in Cross-Listed Courses .