MIT Subject Listing & Schedule
Fall 2025 (Archive) Search Results

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13 subjects found.

17.567 Israel: History, Politics, Culture, and Identity

Examines Israeli identity using a broad array of materials, including popular music, film, documentaries and art, in addition to academic historical writings. Topics include Israel's political system and society, ethnic relations, settlement projects, and the Arab minorities in the Jewish state. Students also discuss whether there is a unique Israeli culture and the struggle for Israel's identity. Limited to students in the MISTI MIT-Israel program.

17.907 Reading Seminar in Social Science

Reading and discussion of special topics in the fields of social science. Enrollment may be limited; priority to pre-registrants.

17.908 Reading Seminar in Social Science

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17.909 Reading Seminar in Social Science

17.910 Reading Seminar in Social Science

17.905-17.911 Reading Seminar in Social Science

Reading and discussion of special topics in the fields of social science. Open to advanced undergraduates by arrangement with individual staff members. 17.909 is taught P/D/F.

17.922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Design Seminar

Facilitates design and construction of installations and other community projects in conjunction with and beyond MIT's celebration of Dr. King. Students discuss the ideas and goals of Dr. King and other human rights leaders in the US and the world. The first half of the class develops in-depth understanding of the history of US racial issues as well as past and present domestic and international political struggles. Addresses issues of justice, equality and racism through videos, readings and writings, and class discussions. In the second half, students work as a group complete the installation and projects which serve as models for connecting academics with real life problems and struggle.

17.925 Fundamentals of Science and Technology Public Policy Making: Science and Technology Policy Boot Camp

Examines the public policy behind, and the government's role in, the science and technology-based innovation system. Focuses on the US, but also discusses international examples. Prepares students planning careers in and around science and technology with the basic background for involvement in science policy making. Limited to 35. Application required.

17.S914 Special Undergraduate Subject in Political Science

Reading and discussion of topics in the field of social science not covered in the regular curriculum.

17.THG Graduate Political Science Thesis

Program of research and writing of thesis; to be arranged by the student with supervising committee.

17.THU Undergraduate Political Science Thesis

Program of research leading to the writing of an SB thesis. To be arranged by the student under approved supervision.

17.UR Undergraduate Research

Research opportunities in Political Science in theoretical and applied research. For further information, contact the Departmental Coordinator.

17.URG Undergraduate Research

Research opportunities in political science in theoretical and applied research. For further information, contact the departmental coordinator.