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International Relations

COMMONCAREERS &GRADUATEPATHWAYS

STUDYING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS International Relations provides students with the tools and the knowledge necessary to understand and navigate the interconnectivity of the modern world. It challenges students to broaden their perspectives and their understanding of the forces shaping global politics. Students who major in International Relations will complete course work in specific international themed courses while focusing on one or two particular areas of the world.

Students participate in a for-credit Model United Nations course that has taken many to international competitions such as the Harvard and New York City events. International Relations students are also encouraged to study Economics as well as a foreign language to develop an appropriate base of knowledge and skill that relate directly to different areas of the world.

CRITICAL & TRANSFERABLE SKILLSThe skills a student learns by studying International Relations include the ability to understand and summarize complex information and gathering evidence to make good, critical arguments. Graduates from the program must learn to write clearly and directly. They are also required to gain proficiency

in a foreign language and to gain a basic understanding of economics, which are both invaluable skills in today’s world. Studying International Relations also provides students with a wider perspective on and understanding of the complex global environment.

RELATED AREAS OF STUDY St. Thomas has a wealth of professors who deal with a variety of issues that have a clear international dimension or perspective. These can include courses in History, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, and Criminology, as well as Political Science. Students interested in International Relations should seriously consider exploring foreign languages that are of interest—especially if they are interested in a particular part of the world.

Some of our students have gone on to work for the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Other students have gone on to careers in journalism. A focus in International Relations can be useful in a number of subject areas, such as governmental

and non-governmental organizations, international business, and humanitarian work.

A NOTE FROM INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS It is an especially interesting time to be a scholar of International Relations

(IR). We live today in a highly globalized world. Economic, political,

and cultural events that occur in almost any part of the world have

the possibility of affecting our lives in Canada. The problems facing the

planet are often so big that they can only be addressed effectively through

international cooperation. Old models of economics, politics, and security

no longer seem to apply, but new models are having difficulty taking hold.

IR studies these divergent problems and tries to understand and debate what

actions will work and which will not. It engages students in the complexities

of the global system and forces them to take a broader perspective on the

world.

- Dr. Shaun NarineProfessor, International Relations

After your first year, you are able to focus on areas that interest you most.

SAMPLE UPPER-YEAR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COURSES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Philosophy Introduction to Western Philosophy10:30-11:20

History World History10:00-11:20

Philosophy Introducttion to Western Philosophy10:30-11:20

History World History10:00-11:20

Philosophy Introduction to Western Philosophy10:30-11:20

Political Science Law, Power, and Politics11:30-12:20

Economics Introduction to Economics (Micro)2:30-3:50

Political Science Law, Power, and Politics11:30-12:20

Economics Introduction to Economics (Micro)2:30-3:50

Political Science Law, Power, and Politics11:30-12:20

Spanish Introduction Beginning Spanish1:30-2:20

Spanish Introduction Beginning Spanish1:30-2:20

Spanish Introduction Beginning Spanish1:30-2:20

A liberal arts education is about providing knowledge, intelligence, and experiences that are broad in scope and deeply informative. In first year, you will take introductory

courses from five academic areas to ensure you are getting a well-rounded education. You will gain expert knowledge in your chosen field as you move through your degree.

FIRST-YEAR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

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Sample Student Schedule

International Relations I

International Relations II

Comparative Politics of The Developing Areas

Introduction to Political Economy

Human Rights in International Relations and Foreign Policy

Canadian Perspectives on International Law

Canadian Foreign Policy

The United Nations

The Political Sociology of War

US Government and Politics

Human Rights in International

Relations and Foreign Policy

The European Union and “Europe”

Politics and Society in Russia and Eurasia

International Relations and the Asia Pacific Region

(The following chart is to provide an example of what a typical course load looks like in your first year.)

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