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    Jun 26, 2024  
American University Catalog 2018-2019 
    
American University Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Washington Semester (Undergraduate Courses)

  
  • WSEM-480 Washington Semester Research Project (1-4)


    The research project offers an opportunity for Washington Semester students to conduct intensive analysis on a Washington-based or international topic of interest that complements the knowledge acquired in the seminar and internship components of the program. The final product demonstrates evidence of research activity throughout the semester, including detailed knowledge on the topic and original analysis of primary source information. Class sessions focus on best practices for each step of the research process and discussions about challenges encountered by students. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Restriction: Washington Semester Program .
  
  
  
  • WSEM-496 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)


    Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.

Washington Semester (Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Courses)

  
  • WSEM-096 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (0)


    Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
  
  
  • WSEM-596 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)


    Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.

Washington Semester (Graduate Courses)

  
  • WSEM-600 Washington Summer Internship and Seminar (3-6)


    The Washington Summer Internship Program is designed to provide on-the-job training for college students from across the country in their respective fields of interest, including national government and politics, foreign policy and international affairs, economic policy and international business, justice and law, or print and broadcast media and communication. Students work four and one-half days each week. The other half day is devoted to seminars with practitioners and small group discussions. Usually Offered: summer.
  
  • WSEM-610 Washington Summer Research Project (3)


    Restriction: Washington Semester program.
  
  • WSEM-625 Native Nations and Global Economies (3)


    This Washington Internship for Native Students (WINS) course provides the knowledge and skills needed to advance tribal sovereignty. Students assess the opportunities and challenges facing Native communities with respect to economic and community development and apply those learnings to the opportunities Native nations face to impact the global economy and build a stronger future for the United States. Crosslist: WSEM-425 . Usually Offered: summer. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: Washington Internship for Native Students (WINS).
  
  • WSEM-690 Washington Semester Independent Study Project (1-6)


    Permission: Washington Semester program.
  
  • WSEM-691 Washington Semester Internship (1-6)


    Permission: Washington Semester program.
  
  • WSEM-696 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)


    Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
 

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