Inside Washington

Two Week Seminar: January 3-15, 2010

Congress & The Obama Presidency

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Politics and the Media

Week One: January 3-8, 2010 Week Two: January 9-15, 2010

Seminar Components

 

“My Washington D.C. experience has given me the initiative to become more involved not only politically in my community, but in other aspects as well.” Tracy Tomlinson, University of San Diego

Through a combination of lectures, site visits, tours and special events this two week Academic seminar is one of the best ways for students to witness the impact of the political process on public policy and the critical role of the media in the political process.

 Inside Washington '10 is designed to give students the opportunity to gain and apply their academic knowledge in a participatory learning setting. The seminar is taught as a course, with two weeks equivalent to 3-4 credit hours (or 1-2 credits for a one week seminar).


Site Visits

Students will visit numerous offices in Washington ranging from embassies to special interest groups that try to influence both policy and news coverage.
 

Washington D.C NewseumVisite To The Newseum

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During the Politics and the Media week, participants will spend half a day at the Newseum, one of the newest and most popular new museums in Washington.  Dedicated to the strengthening of the First Amendment, the various interactive exhibits and special programs help educate visitors about the news media and freedom of the press.

 

 


Seminar Extras

  • Academic Seminar Handbook
  • Bus Tour of Washington, D.C.
  • Evening Dinner and/or Evening Reception
  • Academically-Related Reading Materials
  • Seminar Souvenirs
  • Certificate of Participation
  • And More