This is a very well run class, lecture is extremely interesting and engaging although I would say you do need to go to almost every single one to not fall behind since you learn a lot in lecture. Broken up pretty evenly among section, midterm, essay, final. overall just a fantastic class, but you have to put some work in to get an A

The professor is a "lecturer" according to the department site but is very knowledgeable about international relations and is also very easy to understand. He posts all the lecture notes online but going to lecture is very helpful. Grade is based on midterm, paper and final. Exams are very straightforward and there is a lot of wiggle room.

Chen is AWESOME. Very clear and concise. All his powerpoints go on gauchospace, but definitely attend lecture because he gives examples for concepts that end up on the midterm and final. Both tests are easy as long as you go to lecture. Book helpful for paper, but your notes should be fine. best TA: Jasmine Yarish. Got an A+ in the class.

Dr. Chen has a broad knowledge of international relations. I enjoyed going to lecture but I missed at least 3 lectures and still got an A+. His tests are SO STRAIGHTFORWARD just know the stuff on the review sheets and you're golden. Also paper was easy.

great teacher, makes concepts from the book clear and easy to understand. tests are really easy - I finished the first midterm in 8 minutes with about 2 hours of studying done beforehand. concepts apply to the news too, and all lectures are posted online too. great class, great teacher!

His tests are a little easy and very fair. The powerpoint slides he gives are very helpful and clear. If you study enough and at least skim over the readings, then you will get an A. Go to class, too