Honours BSocSc International Studies and Modern Languages – In-depth Experiential Learning Stream (IELS)

University of Ottawa

This multi-disciplinary program introduces students to the study of international issues, trans-border phenomena and intercultural relations of all kinds. It leads to an in-depth understanding of the complex connections and interactions among local, national, regional and global processes. It exposes students to a wide range of disciplinary viewpoints - including economics, geography, history and world religions - while simultaneously providing a solid and rigorous foundation in political science. As a complement to its focus on international studies, the program offers advanced foreign language training. Students acquire proficiency in Canada's two official languages and in at least one additional modern language, thus preparing them for the demands of an internationally-oriented career. The program also develops fundamental skills in critical- thinking, analysis and synthesis, and teaches students a variety of research methods. Students benefit from extensive international opportunities, including study abroad, international field-research courses, a Model UN course, and international internships. In addition to their second official language, students can choose to study one of the following modern languages: Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish. The In-depth Experiential Learning Stream is offered with this program. This stream includes a mandatory semester abroad during the Fall term of the fourth year. This program is offered in English and in French.