United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Burma's President Thein Sein during her historic visit to the country in December 2011. (Image is in the public domain.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. M. Taylor Fravel
MIT Course Number
17.418
As Taught In
Fall 2011
Level
Undergraduate / Graduate
Course Description
Course Description
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.
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