This is an archived course. A more recent version may be available at ocw.mit.edu.
Lectures: 1 session / week, 2 hours / session
This seminar provides an overview of the field of international relations. Each week, a different approach to explaining international relations will be examined. By surveying major concepts and theories in the field, the seminar will also assist graduate students in preparing for the comprehensive examination and further study in the department's more specialized offerings in international relations.
Master's students and undergraduates can enroll only with the instructor's permission. (Note: This is not available to OpenCourseWare users.)
| ACTIVITIES | PERCENTAGES |
|---|---|
| Participation & research memos | 40% |
| Short essays | 30% |
| Final exercise | 30% |
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