Call Number | 16104 |
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Day & Time Location |
M 4:10pm-6:00pm CIN ALFRED LERNE |
Day & Time Location |
R 9:00am-10:50am 418 International Affairs Building |
Points | 4 |
Grading Mode | Standard |
Approvals Required | None |
Instructors | Hisham Aidi Gilbert Lai |
Type | LECTURE |
Method of Instruction | In-Person |
Course Description | Open to First-Year MIA Only. Through a review of major academic writings, lectures, and class discussions, Conceptual Foundations of International Politics examines many of the central concepts, theories, and analytical tools used in contemporary social science to understand and explain international affairs. The theoretical literature is drawn from different fields in the social sciences, including comparative politics, international relations, political sociology, and economics; the lecturers include members of the Columbia faculty who are authorities in these fields (as well as, in many cases, experienced practitioners in their own right) alongside a number of outside guest speakers. The course is designed to enhance students' abilities to think critically and analytically about current problems and challenges in international politics. Conceptual Foundations is a semester-long course. The lecture/plenary session is held weekly, and the seminar-style sections also meet every week. Attending lectures and discussion sections is obligatory. Students are required to complete assigned readings before their discussion section. |
Web Site | Vergil |
Department | International and Public Affairs |
Enrollment | 10 students (22 max) as of 4:06PM Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
Subject | International Affairs (IAIA) |
Number | U6800 |
Section | 012 |
Division | School of International and Public Affairs |
Open To | SIPA |
Note | Open to First-year MIA Students Only |
Section key | 20243IAIA6800U012 |