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AVOID!! Kydd has an ego and doesn't respond well to criticism. Don't take his class if you care about the material or if you want a professor who responds well to questioning. Class was interesting for the most part, but material was incredibly ideologically biased because he picks and chooses what information to present.Rate My Professors ↗
DON'T. SKIP. LECTURE. Just don't do it. Listen, I've been there, I know how tempting a lax attendance policy can be, but don't fall for it. Prof. Kydd's courses are very lecture & reading heavy. Your best bet is to go to lecture, and make sure you have a good understanding of the main conclusions of each paper.Rate My Professors ↗
The course can occasionally be dry but it the generalities you can pick up from doing the readings are lasting and informative. It is difficult to all of the dense, lengthy, and many readings. However, giving each a shot will give you an understanding of the subject matter and will leave you with a landmark to return to if you want to learn moreRate My Professors ↗
FYI, this is for POLI SCI 529 - Arab-Israeli conflict. Professor Kydd has jokingly performed the Nazi salute, chuckled at terrorist actions, and made fun of dire circumstances. I know he doesn't have any ill intent toward anyone, and I want to make clear that he is in no way a bad person. He just isn't my type of person.Rate My Professors ↗
Super dense readings and sometimes required 5+ readings to be done for a day. Little information was given about the final, even up till finals week, and the paper had little direction but ask questions if needed. Noted this class is 50% graduate work, do the readings, study for the final, and attend lectures!! Easy A if you really put in the work.Rate My Professors ↗
Kydd obviously is very knowledgeable about this content. Some people found it hard to pay attention because he is a bit dry but the content is interesting. Do the readings and take notes on what he says during lectures. You can copy down the slides later. STUDY FOR THE FINAL. If confused about the outline for the paper, get clarification with TA.Rate My Professors ↗
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Introduction to International Relations covers post-WWII issues including war, trade, finance, globalization, and international organizations, developing analytical tools for world politics.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Andrew Kydd
Andrew Kydd described the course as fairly standard, noting that lectures were interesting with amusing parentheticals. Quizzes were simple, there was no homework, and exams were easier than AP exams. The student found the course manageable by doing readings and paying attention in class.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Proseminar: Topics in Political Science offers intensive study and research in selected problems within the constituent fields of political science.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleResearch and Thesis course taken under the direction of faculty.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent work conducted under the direction of a staff member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 140 | Introduction to International Relations |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 601 | Proseminar: Topics in Political Science |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | AAE/POLISCI 835 | Game Theory and Political Analysis |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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