INTL2305 · International Studies
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
The U.S. Foreign Service carries out the foreign policy of the United States in embassies and consulates in over 165 countries around the world. In this course, students will learn about the various roles and functions of U.S. diplomats and gain a deeper understanding of diplomatic relationships. The course is taught by a former U.S. diplomat from the point of view of the practitioner, focusing on the day-to-day diplomacy undertaken by U.S. Foreign Service Officers. Other current and former diplomats will join the class via Zoom.
Course experience
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Organization
4.6 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.4 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.9 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.7 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
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Spring 2025
1 section