Course ID: | WASH 3400. 3 hours. |
Course Title: | Washington Seminar |
Course Description: | A multidisciplinary introduction to politics, policy,
government, business, journalism and other topics as they
relate to the internship and other academic offerings of the
Washington Semester Program. |
Oasis Title: | WASHINGTON SEMINAR |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. |
Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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Course Objectives: | In conjunction with the Washington Semester Program, this
multidisciplinary seminar is designed to introduce students to
various topics that are relevant to internship experiences and
study in Washington, DC. Drawing from both UGA and capital-
area experts, students will gain a broad understanding of
issues related to public policy, politics, government, history,
journalism, business and other relevant disciplines.
Additional topic areas may be included and specfic content will
vary each term as the Washington Semester Program course
offerings and student participants will change each semester.
Students will be expected to relate this academic work to their
experiences at various internships in Washington. |
Topical Outline: | As a special topics seminar, the course content will vary each
term. However, its focus will be in the following areas:
1. Washington, DC
a. History
b. Culture
2. Public Policy
a. Researching public policy
b. Lobbying and interest groups
c. Current issues in domestic policy
d. Current issues in foreign policy
3. The Federal Government
a. Executive Branch
i. Administrative Agencies
b. Legislative Branch
i. The Legislative Process
ii. Committee Structures
iii. Oversight Functions
c. Judicial Branch
i. The Judicial Process
ii. District Courts
iii. Appellate Courts
d. Sources of Federal Law
i. Constitution
ii. Legislation
iii. Administrative Regulation
iv. Case Law
4. Government regulation and other interactions between
government and:
a. Higher Education
b. Business
c. Journalism
d. Arts
e. Sciences
5. Current national and international events |