Foundations of Political Science

As taught in: Spring 2005

A black and white photograph of the Statue of Liberty.

Statue of Liberty. (Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [reproduction number, LC-USZ62-87715 (b&w film copy neg.)])

Instructors:

Prof. Roger Petersen

MIT Course Number:

17.960

Level:

Graduate

Course Description

This course continues from the fall semester. The course introduces students to the fundamental theories and methods of modern political science through the study of a small number of major books and articles that have been influential in the field. This semester, the course focuses on American and comparative politics.

*Some translations represent previous versions of courses.