International Relations Theory (440-0-20)

Instructors

Ian F Hurd
Scott, #306

Meeting Info

Scott Hall 201 Ripton Room: Fri 9:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This seminar is an introduction to ways of thinking about international politics. It considers the scope, content, and limits of various approaches to world politics with examples drawn from contemporary scholarship sovereignty, power, anarchy, governance, and law. The course supports students' research interests for topics in International Relations as well as the comprehensive exam in the IR field.

Learning Objectives

Assessing research methods in International Relations, attention to concept formation, practice in forming research questions

Teaching Method

seminar, discussion, writing, and reading

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Graduate Students.