Students are required to do the reading for each week and to participate in class discussions. Each week there will be two sets of required readings. It is strongly advised that you consult with me prior to writing these papers. Once this semester you and a partner will have the honor and privilege of running the seminar. You should view your turn as an opportunity to begin your training as a teacher as well as a vehicle for exploring ideas.
Teaching is one of the most effective means to learning about a subject.
There will be a final exam. The purpose of this exam is to prepare you to take a comprehensive examination in international relations. As such, the questions will be of the exact type and form that you can expect on a comprehensive exam. In addition, the conditions under which you take these exams will mirror those of a comprehensive examination. The exam will be closed book and closed note and will be given during the scheduled final exam period.