AA Course Guide SP11

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SpringCourse

Guide 2011

Internships and Academic Seminars


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Internship Course Guide ...................................................................................................................................2

About the Courses ..............................................................................................................................................3

Course Enrollment..............................................................................................................................................3

Classroom and Grading Policies.......................................................................................................................4

Evaluations...........................................................................................................................................................4

Registering for Your Course..............................................................................................................................5

Drop/Add Process .............................................................................................................................................5

Course Materials and Fees.................................................................................................................................5

Course List ...........................................................................................................................................................6

Course Descriptions ...........................................................................................................................................8

Courses in International Affairs and Foreign Policy .....................................................................................................8

Courses in Communications ...........................................................................................................................................13

Courses in American Politics ..........................................................................................................................................16

Courses on Research ........................................................................................................................................................19

Courses on Law and Criminal Justice ............................................................................................................................20

Courses on Homeland and National Security ..............................................................................................................22

Courses on Leadership .....................................................................................................................................................22

Courses on Business .........................................................................................................................................................25

Courses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)...........................................................................27


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The Washington Center Spring Course Guide 2

Internship Course Guide

All interns are required to enroll in a Washington Center

internship course, regardless of the credit they will receive at

their home institution. This point is particularly important forany student receiving financial assistance from the

Washington Center, since students must obtain a grade of

C or higher to receive financial assistance.

Carefully review the course descriptions and submit your top

five preferences byJanuary 3, 2011 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

We will make every effort to place you in your first or second

course preference, but be aware that courses do fill up

quickly. Courses with low enrollment will be canceled.

Though students have enrolled in two courses, it is not

recommended unless it is required by your school.

Students are asked to submit their preferences through the

online course registration system. Please see page 5 forinstructions on how to register for your course. If we do not

receive your preferences byJanuary 3, 2011you will be

assigned to a course.

You will be able to change your course during the Drop/Add

period at the beginning of the semester using the Drop/Add

request form. Instructions regarding Drop/Add including

when it can be completed in person are available on page 6

of this course guide.

The courses offered by The Washington Center are an

integral part of your overall learning experience. These

evening sessions provide a chance to step back from your

daily work and reflect upon the broader aspects of your

Washington, D.C. experience. You will also have the

opportunity to express your views and clarify your

understanding of important issues - especially those of

current interest.

The Washington Center is proud of its associate faculty. Most

instructors have a doctorate or other terminal degree in their

field, as well as extensive teaching experience. Many are

current practitioners in their field of study. These courses

may supplement the courses offered at your home institution

or offer a unique opportunity to pursue a specific interest not

available on your campus.

It is our goal to offer academic courses that are grounded in

traditional disciplines, yet are taught within the context of the

wide array of resources available in Washington, D.C. All

courses have been reviewed and are worth at least 3 semester

credit hours of academic study. Our faculty members are a

resource you can draw upon to enhance your internship

experience in the nations capital.

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic

Seminars is pleased to offer the following courses for the

Spring 2010 Internship Program. Please feel free to contact

the Academic Affairs department with any questions or

concerns that you might have.

If you cant decide which course to take, review the faculty

biographies and select a course with a faculty member who

has the most interesting and relevant background for you.

You are also encouraged to seek the advice and guidance of

your campus advisor or liaison in the selection of a course

that best aligns to your major or areas of interest.

Contact Info:

[email protected]

Phone: 202-238-7975

Fax: 202-238-7700

Eugene J. Alpert, Ph.D., Senior Vice President

Alan Grose, Ph.D., Director, Academic Affairs

Erin A. Toothaker, Program Coordinator, Academic Affairs

The Washington Center

for Internships and Academic Seminars

1333 16th Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036


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About the Courses

Course Enrollment Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Preference should be chosen carefully since students may

not be enrolled in their first choice.

Students will be notified of their course assignmentduring orientation, although the information may become

available through our online database, InternConnect, just

prior to arrival.

Students may enroll in a second course to obtainadditional credit from their home institution. Indicate this

choice on the course preference form. However, be

advised that students must complete all aspects of the

second course or drop it during drop/add. Auditing acourse is not an option.

We recognize that some students have special campusrequirements. Students are responsible for indicating any

special requirements and requests, such as enrollment in a

specific course. We will do our best to take these into

consideration, but compliance cannot be guaranteed.

Most classes have a range of 1017 students (with theexception of a required program course, which may have

up to 2530 students).

Faculty members are not permitted to add or dropstudents. This can only be done in writing through the

course coordinator.

Students with special needs should inform TheWashington Centers disability coordinator, by emailing

[email protected] prior to arrival so that we can

make the necessary preparations.

Please note that all Washington Center courses are numberedto reflect an ongoing review by The Washington Center

Liaison Advisory Board. Courses listed as the 3000 level are

mostly introductory or of general interest. The 4000 level

courses are more in-depth, while 5000 level courses are for

more advanced students with specific interests. Coursesunder the 3000 level are not expected to be credit-bearing,

but rather are instructional modules. Courses that end in a 3

are designed to be worth at least 3 credit hours. Courses

ending with a 0 are not designed for academic credit, but are

considered to be of the nature of a workshop or for practical

training. Courses ending in 9 are not specifically designed for

3 academic credits, but may be worthy of variable credit

depending upon a students agreement with his/her home

institution.

Spring Quarter Students

You will be contacted about your course enrollment in

the coming weeks.

Furman University Students

Furman University Students should indicate course

SS11-5555 as their course preference in all fields of the

course preference form.

Graduate students from Quebec

All graduate students from Quebec must participate in

the post-graduate course: 5003 Post-Graduate ProfessionalDevelopment Seminar.

PPDP Students

All students participating in the Post Graduate Professional

Development Program are required to complete all of the

program requirements. All PPDP students are required to

complete one TWC course.

5003 Post-Graduate Professional Development Seminar

is not required to complete the program, but it is a course

that PPDP students might find uniquely relevant to their

experience in Washington, D.C.


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Classroom and Grading PoliciesEach course meets once a week for up to three hours unless

otherwise specified.

Courses begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise listed, andmeet in Washington, D.C.

Students will receive course schedule and classroomlocation information at orientation. An alternative start

time may be scheduled (1) once the first class has met

and students are aware of their internship schedule,

and (2) only if the new proposed start time works for

each student.

Attendance at each class session is mandatory and isrecorded each week by your professor. Faculty notifies

TWC if a student misses two classes. At that point,

program advisors will speak with the student, and we

will inform the campus liaison.

The course format is generally seminar style with highexpectations for participatory learning. Lectures are

often mixed with active engagement, oral presentations

and guest speakers. Courses at The Washington Center

include active, experiential, and reflective learning.

Course attendance and full participation are mandatoryeven if the student is not receiving credit at his or her

home institution.

Occasionally, internship responsibilities may conflictwith class attendance. Please note: Program Advisors,

internship supervisors, or faculty cannot grant

permission to miss a class. It is advisable to notify the

instructor in advance to determine what, if any,

resolution can be made.

Course Schedule: Classes are held one evening per week,Monday Thursday, from 6:30pm9:30pm, unless other

arrangements have been made after the first session.

The course schedule, which provides class locations as

well as the evenings that classes are held, will be

available online and at TWCs Open House on January

21, 2011.

Some courses may require meetings outside of regularclass hours. These sessions are noted in the course

descriptions or syllabi. If you are unable to attendoutside class sessions, you should consider changing

your course. Classes canceled by the instructor or those

sessions that occur on Federal holidays may be

rescheduled for alternative dates.

TWCs dress policy requires students to come to class inprofessional attire, even if the class is held in the

residential academic facility. No food or drink is allowed

in the classrooms.

Students are responsible for their own computer access.Please plan accordingly.

Students receiving a financial assistance award mustcomplete the course to which they are assigned with a

grade of C or better. Students with a grade of less

than a C in any program component (internship, the

program advisor grade, or class) are required to return

the full amount of the award to the Washington Center.

Students with outstanding balances have their gradeswithheld until their balance is paid. Reminder notices are

not sent. Regardless of who is billed for the program or

housing fees, it is the responsibility of the student to

ensure proper payment reaches The Washington Center.

Students who are graduating, or have other specificobligations, may need to submit an Early Grade

Request. These students must complete the Early Grade

Request form and have it signed by their campus liaison

by the due date. A copy of this form is available on the documents and

forms section of the Accepted Students website. It is the

students responsibility to ensure that our enrollment

services office receives the form on time. Also, be sure

to alert the instructor with sufficient notice so the timing

of assignments and a final grade can be planned

accordingly. The Washington Center is not responsible

for any delays in graduation due to late submission of an

Early Grade form. Faculty members are not authorized

to accept money from students for course materials.

If cost is a major concern, please contact the coursecoordinator, [email protected], and inquire about thefees or book expenses for a particular course.

EvaluationsInstructors prepare written student midterm and final

evaluations, the latter of which is sent to the students campus

liaison. These evaluations may arrive at least three to four

weeks after completion of the term or semester. Midterm

grades are used to identify situations in which a student may

need additional assistance.

Students are asked to provide a midterm and final evaluation

of the course and instructor. Midterm evaluations aresummarized before they are sent to the instructor; the final

evaluations are compiled and sent to the faculty only after

all grades have been submitted. Students are asked to return

evaluations directly to TWC, in care of Erin Toothaker, or

to deposit the envelopes containing the evaluations that

were completed by the students in your class in order to

ensure confidentiality.


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Registering for your Course:You will receive a message from [email protected] with the

steps that you will need to follow to complete the course

registration process soon.

Drop/Add Process After the registration period has ended, you will be

notified of your current course via InternConnect. If

you think that you would like to change your course you

will have several opportunities to do so.

The most convenient option would be for you to attendthe Add/Drop session. This will be offered during

Open House on January 21, 2011 from 14 pm at The

Washington Center. No changes will be permitted after

COB on Tuesday February 1, 2010.

You will need to complete an Add/Drop form (#11on the accepted student webpage). These can be found

on the web and will be available during the add/drop

sessions.

You may also change your course by [email protected]. Please include the following

information in your email:

Email address

Your school

The course you wish to drop

The course that you are interested in adding up to

five courses that you would like to change:

(Sample courses listed below)1. SS11-3443

Religion and Global Politics

2. SS11-3343Peaceful Solutions: An Alternative to Violence

3. SS11-3553The Road to the White House: Presidential

Elections

4. SS11-3593Ethics and the U.S. Congress

5. SS11-3933Political Memoirs: Articulating the Political Body

Unfortunately we are not always able to accommodate a

students first choice. Some courses will be full or

canceled and we ask that you provide us with up to 5

options ranked in the order that you would prefer them

(with the first choice being the course most preferred)

so that we can do our best to assign you to a course in

which you are interested. If you have any questions,

contact us at [email protected].

Course Materials and FeesCost of books, handouts and course materials are the sole

responsibility of the student. The cost usually ranges between

$70$90. Some courses may have additional fees for

admission to performances, special events, etc. If this is the

case, instructors should inform you on the first day of class.If you are not in attendance on the first day, it is your

responsibility to inquire. Some faculty have prepared course

packets or CDs that contain the required reading for the

course. You may be required to purchase this material. Since

the cost of the reader depends on the number of students in

the class, you will be told that if you are still registered in the

course by a certain date, you are responsible for paying for

the reader even if you drop later. Checks or money orders are

the only acceptable form of payment. They should be made

out to The Washington Center and sent to the attention of

Erin Toothaker, with the appropriate Course Material

Purchase Agreement Course List.


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Courses in International Affairs and Foreign Policy

SS11-3023

How Washington Really Works:

U.S. Foreign Policy Making

SS11-3123

U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century:

Dynamics of Change

SS11-3343

Peaceful Solutions: An Alternative to Violence

SS11-3363

International Human Rights

SS11-3373

The Rationality and Psychology of Conflict, Violence,

and War

SS11-3433The Most Dangerous Woman in the World: Global Womens

Health, Pandemics, and Human Rights

SS11-3463

Intercultural Communications: How Washington-Based

Organizations Prepare for a Global Marketplace

SS11-3503

Public Policies and Empowerment Strategies

that Reduce Hunger and Poverty

SS11-4123

U.S. and China in the 20th and 21st Centuries

SS11-4443Global Policy Issues: The U.S., China And The World

Courses in Communications

SS11-3473

Media, Ethics and the Movies

SS11-3693

Strategic Communication for the Policy Making Process

SS11-4483

The Mass Media and National Politics:

How the Washington Press Corps Works

SS11-4493

Press, Politics, and Power

Courses in American Politics

SS11-3233

Campaigning for a Cause: How Advocacy Groups Change

the World

SS11-3353

Scandalous Washington

SS11-3553

The Road to the White House: Presidential Elections

SS11-3563

The Congressional Arena:

Practical Problems and Impact Strategies

SS11-3593

Crime, Power, & Punishment: White Collar Crime in the

Halls of Congress and the Executive Branch

SS10- 3653

Reflections of Change:

Washington and the Nation 1940-2010

SS11-3953

Citizenship in a Multicultural Society

SS11-4583

How Washington Really Works: Government and Business in

the New Economic and Political Reality

Courses on Research

SS11-4983

Research & Writing

Courses on Law and Criminal Justice

SS11-3783Introduction to Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

SS11-4283

International Organizations and Humanitarian Law

Courses on Homeland or National Security

SS11-4623

Managing the American Intelligence Community


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Courses on Leadership

SS11-3417

Power, Politics, and Prose

SS11-3743

Essentials for Aspiring Leaders

SS11-3383

A Taste of D.C.

SS11-3913

Nonprofit Leadership and Management

SS11 -5003

Post-Graduate Professional Development Seminar

Courses on Business

SS11-3273

Integration in the Americas Decision Time: Challenges &

Opportunities in a Competitive Global Environment

SS11-3803

Global Markets and International Business Strategies

SS11-4843

International Business-Case Studies in the Strategic

Management of International Trade Affairs

SS11-4883From Ideas to Actions the Anatomy of Entrepreneurship

Courses on Science, Technology, Engineering, andMath (STEM)

SS11-4543

Science, Technology, Society:

Improving Organizational and Individual Performance

SS11-4763

Forensic Psychology


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Course Descriptions

Courses in International Affairs and Foreign Policy

SS11-3023

How Washington Really Works: U.S. Foreign Policy Making

I n s t r u c t o r : N a b i l S . M i k h a i l , P h . D .The purpose of this course is to help students understand how foreign policy is created and implemented in

Washington. It explains how presidential management of foreign policy has interacted with other branches in the

federal government and different political forces in promoting American diplomacy. The course brings the insights of

scholarship to bear on the advancement of U.S. national interests abroad, and the influences of government officials,

Congress, corporations, think tanks, the media, and lobbyists and diplomats in shaping American foreign relations.

This course examines the institutions, participants, and processes involved in international policymaking in the nations

capital. It also emphasizes specific issue areas such as national security and terrorism, the Middle East crisis including

Iraq, international economic policy, and international development. Students discuss and assess the changes inside the

foreign policy power game in Washington, D.C.

Instructor: Dr. Nabil (Bill) S. Mikhail was educated at the American University in Cairo. He received an M.A.

in International Relations from the School of International Service at American University in Washington,

D.C. He also studied graduate work at Georgetown University. He completed two internships at the Center

for Strategic and international studies (CSIS,) and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. In

addition, he obtained a Ph.D. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia. He was a post-doctoral fellow

with the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He currently teaches in the University of Maryland System and at

The George Washington University. He provides commentary on the news to many stations in the Middle

East. His research agenda includes studies on Americas policy in Iraq and Afghanistan, the role of the

Secretary of State in American foreign policy, and Democracy in the Arab World. He has written for many

publications includingForeign Affairs, SAIS Review,National Security Studies Quarterly,Journal of Church and State,

and others.

Education: Ph.D., University of Virginia (Foreign Affairs); M.A., American University (International

Relations); B.A., American University in Cairo (Political Science).

SS11-3123

U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century: Dynamics of Change

I n s t r u c t o r : R o b e r t E . H e n d e r s o n , M . S . F . S .This course examines U.S. national security and the development of a plural international order with a focus on

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Somalia, as well as other points of both conflict and opportunity in the

developing world. What should the United States do as a superpower in an increasingly multi-polar world to

ensure security for its homeland, to reinforce the momentum toward a liberal international order in which

economic freedom and political liberty are paramount, and to prevent the growth of stateless or statesponsored, violence-prone movements?

What does the U.S. do next? How do you learn to anticipate international change? What are the implications for your

career? How is policy made? How do you find a job that will allow you to take advantage of this emerging world and

make a difference? The course brings international relations theory and practice together in an open, interactive

environment that has practical applications. Participating students should expect to improve writing, public speaking,

and analytical skills and gain a foundation for careers in international relations and security affairs.


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Instructor: Professor Henderson is a twenty-year veteran of building the institutions of change in the

transitional, developing world. He has field experience in 44 countries including: Albania, Angola, Colombia,

El Salvador, the Horn of Africa, Grenada, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Panama, Philippines, the former

Republics of Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Macedonia and Serbia), the Republic of South Africa, Uganda and

Zimbabwe. He is certified by the United Nations as a Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) for Electoral

Processes and has written widely on the organization of civil society in transitional political cultures. Prof.

Henderson is a College Grants Writer for NOVA and serves as an Advisor to the Center for the Study ofthe Presidency in Washington, D.C. In 2005, Prof. Henderson was given The Washington Center Faculty

Member of The Year Award.

Education: M.S. F.S; Georgetown University (North/South Security Relations - Horn of Africa and

Southern Africa); B.A., Harvard University (Government/International Relations).

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Peace and Social Justice

I n s t r u ct o r : C o l m a n M c C a r t h y , D . H u m a n e L e t t e r sIf every government claims it wants peace and if every human heart yearns for peace, then why is there so little of it?

Why is violence routinely used to settle conflicts, whether across a border or across the living room. Peace and Social

Justice is a course offering students a chance to break away from conventional thinking, worn-out politics, quick fixesand slow progress. Studying nonviolence is not for the faint or weak of heart, nor conformists or the close-minded. It

is for those who are intellectually brave, spiritually alive, socially engaged and lovers of long-shots.

Instructor: Professor McCarthy is a journalist, teacher, lecturer, and long-time peace activist. From 1969 to

1997, he wrote columns for The Washington Post. He has also written for The New Yorker, The Nation, The

Progressive,Atlantic Monthly, and The Readers Digest. Since 1999, he has written bi-weekly columns for The

National Catholic Reporter. His topics range from politics, religion, health, and sports to education, poverty,

and peacemaking. In 1985, he founded the Center for Teaching Peace, a nonprofit that helps schools begin

or expand academic programs in Peace Studies. He also teaches at Georgetown University Law Center, and

at American University.

Education: D. Humane Letters, Saint Johns University, Wheeling Jesuit University, Walsh University,

Belmont Abbey College, and Spring Hill College; B.A., Spring Hill College (English).

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International Human Rights

I n s t r u c t o r : S c o t t E d w a r d s , P h . D .This course introduces students to the field of international human rights. The course is divided into two sections, the

first concerned with the philosophical and legal debates that inform common understanding of human rights, and the

second concerned with political dynamics and the practicalities of human rights monitoring, research, and

enforcement. Thematic subjects ranging from gender-specific rights and rights during violent conflict to human rights

considerations in development efforts will be explored. Students will be exposed to a wide-array of human rights

advocates and scholars in the DC area, and will develop skills and understanding necessary for both human rights

research, as well as advocacy.

Instructor: Edwards holds a Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Illinois, Urbana-

Champaign. He currently serves as the Science for Human Rights program manager at Amnesty

International, USA, and has several journal and book publications related to conflict, humanitarian crises,

and human rights.

Education: Ph.D., Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (International Relations); M.A., University of Illinois,

Urbana-Champaign (International Relations, Africa emphasis and Comparative Politics); B.S., Florida State

University (Political Science & International Affairs); B.A., Florida State University (Philosophy).


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SS11-3373

Rationality and Psychology of Conflict and War

I n s t r u c t o r : S c o t t E d w a r d s , P h . D .This course will familiarize students with the causes, consequences, and methods of violent political conflict, and war.

Specifically, the course will: (1) explore the various manifestations of political violence, including terrorism, organizedrebellion, and identity conflict such as ethnic-violence; (2) identify how political institutions affect sub-state political

violence; (3) explore the various causes of civil conflict and political violence, and implications for peace-processes;

and (4) develop an understanding of the causes and progression of a number of noteworthy episodes of political

violence as well as intra- and inter-state war, aided by unique exposure to experts based in the DC area. While there

will be a significant amount of theory evaluated in the course, previous exposure to conflict studies is not necessary.

The course is designed to allow students to think critically about contemporary violent political behavior and conflicts

around the world that often escape meaningful and rigorous analysis in mainstream media and popular discourse.

Instructor: Edwards holds a Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Illinois, Urbana-

Champaign. He currently serves as the Science for Human Rights program manager at Amnesty

International, USA, and has several journal and book publications related to conflict, humanitarian crises,

and human rights.

Education: Ph.D., Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (International Relations); M.A., University of Illinois,Urbana-Champaign (International Relations, Africa emphasis and Comparative Politics); B.S., Florida State

University (Political Science & International Affairs); B.A., Florida State University (Philosophy).

SS11-3433

The Most Dangerous Woman in the World:Global Womens Health, Pandemics, and Human Rights

I n s t r u c t o r : R o b i n T . K e l l e y , P h . D .This course is about pandemics, womens health, and their human rights. It is intended to increase the students

interest in the link between public diseases and women and inspire questions of human rights violations that can occurduring epidemics, particularly rights violations against women. The course begins with an overview of global

pandemics using women such as Typhoid Mary as an example of the accusations of violations of human rights as well

as public health questions that surrounded her case.

The course delves into the politics of HIV/AIDS and why this pandemic is now a womans issue. It assesses the

human rights of women living with and affected by this virus. Attention will is also given to chronic diseases, such as

cardio-vascular diseases, and reproductive health issues, including fistula and global policies towards women.

Participants also examine injustices against women, such as those found in the sex industry.

The focus is upon womens health with particular attention given to the health of women in low and middle

income countries. Indicators of health issues, particularly for women, will include education, economic stability,

social supports, political attainment and reproductive health rights. We also examine what it means to have

global policies and how they can be enforced. In addition, we look at how these policies differ or are similar

given the political climate of an era, i.e., how Western policies affect treatment, care and disease management,

for women over time. Moreover, the class will explore cultural and behavioral patterns and the juxtaposition of

scientifically recommended global health behavioral change strategies and culture in terms of nutrition, and

physical activity. There is also an examination of global perspectives on mental health, injuries, and accidents as

well as violence and occupational health.

The course will examine womens rights from a public health perspective that includes the definition of influencing

factors (social, environmental and behavioral) that can place people at high risk for health problems. These social


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determinants of health, for example, will also include gender, race/ethnicity/nationality, living arrangements, and

gender based violence.

Instructor: Dr. Kelley was a recipient of a Rotary International Foundation Scholarship and studied

at the University of Geneva in Switzerland and was the recipient of a National Institute of Science

Foundation Award to study in Tokyo, Japan. Professor Kelley has recently received a Fulbright Senior

Specialist Award and was assigned to the Muhimbili University Health and Allied Sciences Department

of Pharmacology in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. In East Africa, Professor Kelley was engaged

in a project called Man Talk involving African men and African American men in reproductive health

topics, including HIV/AIDS. She also helped develop projects for African youth regarding HIV/AIDS

and substance abuse prevention.

No stranger to politics and the policy perspective, Dr. Kelley has worked on Capitol Hill on the Senate side

as a Congressional Black Caucus Fellow and also as a Hill staffer. She has worked at the National Institutes

of Health on longitudinal research regarding girls growth and development, has served as an evaluator on

HIV/AIDS and reproductive health projects, as well as conducted qualitative and quantitative research on

women and HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and mental health. In addition to these accomplishments, Dr.

Kelley was a volunteer on the Presidential Transition Team with special input into the Presidents

Healthcare Discussion Report. Her scholarship includes teaching courses in womens health at George

Washington University, Global Womens Health and Human Rights at Georgetown University, and

previously at TWC, a course on Gender, Population and Environmental Issues.

Education: Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park (Public and Community Health); M.S., Columbia

University (Social Work); B.A., Vassar College (English Education).

SS11-3503

Public Policies and Empowerment Strategies that Reduce Hunger and Poverty

I n s t r u c t o r : R i c h a r d A . H o e h n , P h . D .A person who has food has many problems. The person who has no food has only one. The course surveys policysolutions to the situation of the 26 percent of the world's population who live in extreme hunger and poverty, e.g. onthe U.S. side: SNAP (food stamps), WIC, child nutrition programs, EITC; and on the international side: aid, trade,

debt, the Millennium Development Goals. Local and national strategies to empower lives and influence public policies

are explored as critical ways to address the situation of those who suffer most.

Instructor: Dr. Hoehn has been Director of Bread for the World Institute in charge of their annual

report on world hunger; BFW grassroots organizer with responsibilities in TX, LA, OK, WA, OR, ID;

Associate Professor of Church in Society at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University and taught

in TCUs graduate Social Sciences; Adjunct Professor at a variety of universities, including LCC

International University in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Hoehn is the author ofUp from Apathy: a Study of Moral

Awareness and Social Involvement, dozens of monographs, articles and reviews. He has been active on boards

and grassroots efforts to effect community service and public justice, and made presentations at

universities and forums on four continents.

Education: Ph.D., University of Chicago (Ethics and Society); M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; B.A.,

Capital University (History).


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SS11-4123

U.S. and China in the 20th and 21st Centuries

I n s t r u c t o r : A l i c i a C a m p i , P h . D .This course explores the political and economic relationship between China and the United States since the

beginning of the 20th Centurya relationship which has been labeled the most important bilateralrelationship for the new Obama administration and Clinton State Department. The intersection of U.S.-

Chinese modern history, politics, ideology, and trade are topics of analysis. The roles of immigration policies

and globalization are examined to better understand the 21st century economic and business agendas that

influence and irritate the key bilateral political players.

Instructor: Dr. Campi is a China/Mongolian specialist and a former U.S. State Department Foreign Service

Officer who served in Asian posts (Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and Mongolia) and the U.S Mission to the

United Nations in New York. She attended the U.S. Governments Chinese Language School in Taipei in

1983-84 and is a fluent Chinese speaker. She received her A.B. in East Asian History from Smith College in

1971 and obtained an M.A. in East Asian Studies with a concentration in Mongolian Studies from Harvard

University in 1973. She spent 2 years in Taiwan at Fu Jen University. Dr. Campi received a Ph.D. in

Mongolian Studies with a minor in Chinese in 1987 from Indiana University. In July 2004 she was awarded

the Friendship Medal by Mongolian President N. Bagabandi. In September 2007 she received an honorary

doctorate from the National University of Mongolia. Dr. Campi has published over 70 articles and book

chapters on contemporary Chinese, Mongolian, and Central Asian issues, and has been a guest on Chinese

programs for Radio Free Asia. Her book, The Impact of China and Russia on U.S.-Mongolian Political

Relations in the 20th Century, was published in 2009. She has made 41 trips to China.

Education: Ph.D., Indiana University (Mongolian Studies with a minor in Chinese); M.A., Harvard

University (East Asian Studies/ Mongolian Studies); A.B., Smith College (East AsianHistory).

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Global Policy Issues: The US, China, and the World

(Please note: On March 10-13, students enrolled in this course will be required to participate In a Model APEC, representing China, at a

cost of $100 per student).

I n s t r u c t o r : S h e l t o n W i l l i a m s , P h . D .The Obama Administration came into office seeking a Strategic Dialogue, if not partnership, with the

People's Republic of China. This course will discuss how the Administration now approaches a multitude of

issues with China ranging from trade to security to environment to multilateral institutions. In addition to

lectures, expert visits, and readings, the students will also prepare for and engage in the National Model Asia

Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, presenting the economy of China. This event will occur March 10-

13, 2011, and will feature interaction with the actual senior leaders of the APEC economies convening in

Washington that same week. Students should expect an interdisciplinary course covering basic US Foreign

Policy toward economic,security, human rights and environmental topics.

Instructor: Dr. Williams is a leader in the field of experiential education and an expert on the issue of

nuclear nonproliferation policy. In his over 35 years as a professor at Austin College in Sherman, Texas he

created and supervised the college's Model United Nations team, winning numerous awards at national

competitions and transforming a generation of young people into caring, capable, and globally conscious

professionals. Dr. Williams has also worked in government, including a tour of duty in the Department of

State under Secretary of State Madeline Albright in which he worked extensively on the permanent

extension of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Additionally, Dr. Williams is an accomplished writer. His

first non-fiction, Washed in the Blood, has received wide critical acclaim .


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Education: Ph.D. The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS); M.A. The Johns

Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS);B.A., The University of Texas (Government).

Courses in Communications

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Intercultural Communications: How Washington-Based Organizations Prepare for a GlobalMarketplace

I n s t r u c t o r : A j a y K . O j h a , P h . D .In the age of globalization, is the United States prepared to conduct business with other countries and other cultures?

Is learning a foreign language or travelling abroad sufficient experience for the US workforce to compete in the global

marketplace? This course examines current Washington, DC based for-profit and non-profit organizations and how

they prepare to conduct business with an international focus and with international clientele. In doing so, we will

examine relative intercultural communication theories and models and how they apply to the professional

environment of Washington, DC. Topics include how organizations prepare employees to conduct international

business, how organizations acclimate to differing cultures within existing departments, and how globalization impacts

DC based organizations and their constant pressure to stay at the forefront. Particular situations to be examined

include non-profit international development organizations and government agencies sending people into culturally

sensitive areas of the world.

Instructor:Dr. Ojha is employed as a Department of Defense government consultant. He was formerlyThe Program Advisor for The Norm Mineta Internship Program at The Washington Center and has taught

for ten years. He is the author of published articles in Speech Communication and Communication Studies

journals and his areas of research and teaching include business communication, intercultural

communication, interpersonal communication, mass communication, organizational communication, small

group communication, and public speaking. He served as an instructor for several Upward Bound programs

and as a graduate assistant during his graduate education. Dr. Ojha currently serves on the Editorial Review

Board for the Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict. He has made numerouspresentations at professional conferences and is active in professional communication associations. He

served the United States via AmeriCorps. Currently, he is the Vice President for NetSAP DC, assisting to

build the foundation for the United States Public Service Academy, Board member for the Upakar

Scholarship Foundation, and regularly volunteers his time in community service.

Education:Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale (speech communication); M.A., Eastern IllinoisUniversity (speech communication); B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (communication studies).

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Media, Ethics and the Movies

I n s t r u c t o r : C a r o l e F e l d m a n , M . S .Heroes or villains? Popular movies provide varying images of journalists, from the crusading reporters who brought down PresidentNixon in All the Presidents Men to the magazine reporter who fabricated his sources and stories in Shattered Glass. This class

uses the cinema to examine the role of journalists and their rights and responsibilities. Topics include journalism codes of ethics, the

use of confidential sources, libel, conflicts of interest, plagiarism and fabrication, invasion of privacy and other ethical issues.

Instructor: Professor Feldman is director of News Convergence for The Associated Press in Washington.

During 33 years with the news organization, she has supervised coverage of a wide range of beats, including

the White House, Congress, the economy and science, health and medicine. She also has overseen coverage

of presidential and congressional elections. In her current assignment, she is leading the effort to converge


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print, broadcast and online operations. A New York native, she has a bachelors degree in journalism from

Pennsylvania State University and a masters degree, also in journalism, from Boston University.

Education: M.S., Boston University (Journalism); B.A., Pennsylvania State University (Journalism).

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Strategic Communication for the Policy Making Process

I n s t r u c t o r : D i o n n e C . C l e m o n s , P h . D .This course examines the role of strategic communication within the policy making process. It will trace the events that led policy

makers to consider strategic communication propaganda and thus, disenable them to communicate to constituents in a way that is

transparent and that allows for successful policy making. This course will also introduce students to the strategic communication

planning process and teaches them how to measure a campaigns success. Other topics for this course will include: policy making

the medias agenda versus the political agenda; persuasion and public engagement; government transparency; audience analysis; ethics

and propaganda; and the policymakers return on investment.

Instructor: Dr. Clemons is a professor of communications at Towson University. She has more than a

decade of private and public sector experience in public affairs as a sub-specialization of public relations,

journalism and technical writing. Her research interests focus on governments' perception of public

relations and public relations impact on government transparency and policy making. Specifically, she hasconducted research on the orientation of the public relations role within public sector environments.

Education: Ph.D. Howard University, (Mass Communication & Media Studies); M.P.A., American University; B.A.

Morgan State University (Telecommunications & Print Journalism).

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The Mass Media and National Politics: How the Washington Press Corps Works

I n s t r u ct o r : D a v i d L i g h t m a n , M . A .This course goes inside the world of the professional journalist in Washington, D.C., to help students

understand how the unique environment of the nations capital affects the creation and dissemination of the

news. Topics of discussion include: How do all these reporters work? What do they do each day? How do

they know where to go, who to talk to, how to write something so that people care, and write it by deadlinetime? Students will follow three major news stories - involving the federal budget, a major political issue and

a Supreme Court case - through the semester. Students write papers about these topics and discuss them in

class. As a result, students should become familiar with various sources of information and how to interpret

them (e.g. Supreme Court briefs, congressional committee reports, federal budgets, etc.).

Instructor: Professor Lightman, a long-time member of the Washington Press Corps, is the Washington

Bureau Chief of the Hartford Courant. He has worked in Washington for more than 25 years and has had

10 years of local reporting experience, including work for the Baltimore Sun. He has been president of the

Annapolis Correspondents Association and was involved in a landmark Supreme Court case, Lightman vs.

Maryland, where prosecutors sought to challenge Marylands 75-year old shield law. He has taught at

Towson University, American University and the University of Maryland, and he has appeared on various

public affairs programs, including many covered by CSPAN. Professor Lightman has received The

Washington Centers Faculty Member of the Year Award.

Education: M.A., B.A., University of Maryland (History)


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Press, Politics, and Power

I n s t r u c t o r : M a r j o r i e K l i n e , M . P . A .Press, Politics and Powerexamines Washingtons techniques for communicating in the political arena and expanding

media market. We explore turning points in political and executive communication and the influence of varioussocial and business trends -- including the 24/7 news cycle, political and corporate scandal, war, evolving

technology, and the Washington/New York/Hollywood nexus. Press, Politics and Power focuses on aspects of

image control and image-building fundamentals common to elected officials and corporate leaders, as well as the

challenges of meeting audience expectations.

Students will learn about message development (including the power of talking points, buzzwords and other

rhetorical signals), and message delivery (including speeches, press conferences, the Sunday talk shows, interviews,

editorials, and new media). The objective of this course is to help students develop essential skills to work in

political or corporate communications.

Instructor: Professor Kline is a corporate and political consultant, educator, and writer who helps clients

resolve executive communication issues. She is the founder and principal of a strategic communications

consultancy established in 1993 and has taught at The Washington Center for seven years. Ms. Kline writes

and lectures about contemporary public communication theory and strategy, media and corporatecommunication ethics, and how personal presentations can exceed audience expectations.

Ms. Kline won two government awards for her innovative strategies and has worked as a chief corporate

speechwriter, PR strategist, newspaper columnist, and political appointee for congressional affairs. Her

career started on Capitol Hill where she worked for two U.S. Senators.

Education: M.P.A., Harvard University, (Government and Business); B.A., Indiana University of

Pennsylvania (Journalism and Art).

Courses in American Politics

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Campaigning for a Cause: How Advocacy Groups Change the World

I n s t r u c t o r : R o b e r t S a n G e o r g e , M . A .This course challenges students to analyze and create campaigns on the key issues of our time: human rights, the

environment, womens empowerment, public health, childrens issues, poverty alleviation, GLBT rights, etc. With an

interactive approach, each class takes students inside the world of national and international advocacy campaigning, as

practiced by non-profit organizations with a focus on new media. Using class blogging and case studies, students

learn the challenges that face professional advocacy campaigners as they research, plan, fund, and operate their

campaigns: audience research and targeting, issue framing/messaging, use of imagery and overcoming crisis fatigue.

The emphasis on new media reflects the rapidly growing importance of online advocacy to reach audiences, raise

funds, and make an impact.

Instructor: A specialist in online campaigning and use of Web 2.0 new media, Professor SanGeorge was

recently honored for his teaching excellence as a Teaching Fellow at George Washington University. He has

been as a senior executive in advocacy campaign communications, lobbying and fundraising for the United

Nations, as well as several major non-governmental organizations World Wildlife Fund, World Resources

Institute and Sabin Vaccine Institute. His communications expertise was recognized by the National

Academy of Sciences, where he served on a panel that produced a pioneering study on risk communications

in public health, the environment and consumer safety. His advocacy work has involved extensive use of

persuasive messaging, online and print publishing, news and entertainment media and special events


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production. He was a Kiplinger Foundation Fellow at the John Glenn Institute of Ohio State University,

where he received an M.A.; he earned a B.A. in Political Science and B.Sc. in Communications at Syracuse

Universitys Newhouse School of Public Communications.

Education: M.A., Ohio State University (Public Policy Communications); B.A., S.Sc. Syracuse University

(Political Science and Communications).

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The Road to the White House: Presidential Elections

I n s t r u c t o r : R o g e r K i n g s l e y , P h . D .Of all the events and processes in American politics, presidential campaigns and elections are of the greatest interest to

the citizens of the United States and, indeed, to observers around the world. Because the President of the United

States is regarded as the most important leader in the free world, it is not surprising that the process by which

presidents are elected and the election itself are of such great interest and fascination. This course focuses on the

various elements of presidential elections and campaigns: the constitutional underpinnings of the election system that

are unique to the U.S., including the Electoral College, the nominating process and national party conventions,

campaigns and candidates. It also examines the roles and influences of key institutional components such as political

parties, campaign finance, the media, and the emerging importance of the Internet. Presidential elections will be

viewed from an historical perspective so that students will gain an appreciation of how elections have evolved for

more than 200 years, the major parties that have dominated the political landscape, and also how minor parties and

their candidates have sometimes influenced elections. The 2008 presidential campaign and outcomes will be an

important focus of the course.

Instructor: Dr. Kingsley is currently adjunct full professor of political science at the University of Maryland

University College. He has done public policy consulting and advocacy for numerous organizations and

recently served as director of government relations and policy advocacy for the National Practitioners

Network for Fathers and Families; he was director of the congressional relations division of the American

Speech-Language Hearing Association for 19 years and established and directed the association's Political

Action Committee.

Education: Ph.D., M. Phil., M.A., Rutgers University (Political Science); B.A. University of SouthernCalifornia (Political Science)

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Scandalous Washington

I n s t r u c t o r : C i n d y G u e l i , P h . D .Washington is almost as famous for its scandals as it is for its politics. Using some of Washingtons most notorious

public scandals, this course examines over 200 years of the citys rich and colorful history. Well use films, novels,

plays, first-hand accounts, and visits to sites around the city where major eventsoccurred- including Lafayette Square,

Georgetown, U Street, and Penn Quarter- to uncover the truth behind the headlines that shook Washington. By

analyzing the origins and contexts of scandals involving murder, slavery, espionage and riots, well reveal the intriguing

life and culture unique to nations capital.**All meals, tours, and activities are extra costs and the sole responsibility of the students

Instructor: Dr. Gueli is a writer, teacher, filmmaker, and historical consultant. She primarily writes and

lectures about American history, Washington, D.C., popular culture, and women and gender. She is

currently completing the book Government Girls of World War II Washington, focusing on D.C.s wartime

workers. Before becoming a historian, she worked as a reporter and producer for news, public television,

and documentaries. Her latest film project examines the legacy of Columbia, MDs social experiment on its

first generation of kids. She has taught at American University, Montgomery College, and The Washington


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Center and lectured locally at venues such as the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional

Entertainment Industries Caucus, D.C. Historical Studies Conference, and Arena Stage. Her educational

experience also includes creating mentor, leadership, and professional development programs for national

and international students.

Education: B.A., Georgetown University (Business); M.A., American University (Film and Video); M.A.,

Ph.D., American University (History).

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The Congressional Arena: Practical Problems and Impact Strategies

I n s t r u c t o r : J o h n F o r k e n b r o c k , M . S .The course will focus on how the federal budget process has become the major vehicle by which Congress and the

president impact public policy. Resource allocation determines the direction of public policy, thus the course

concentrates on the motives that drive Members of Congress and the president to at times face off against each other

when determining the nations political agenda. This course will also examine the activities involved in the shaping and

passage of legislation and the ways in which individuals and organizations inside and outside the government can

affect the process. Specific emphasis will be on the points of impact and the strategies involved in influencing each

phase of the legislative process, i.e. House and Senate procedure; functions of subcommittees and committees; and the

development of floor strategies.

Instructor: Professor Forkenbrock is the executive director of the National Association of Federally

Impacted Schools. He has been involved in the executive and legislative branches of government in various

capacities since 1975. His experience includes working as a legislative assistant for a Member of Congress,

professional staff on the House Education and Labor Committee and served as a political appointee to the

Community Services Administration during the Carter Administration. From 1982 1988 he ran his own

political consulting firm. An instructor with The Washington Center since 1974, Professor Forkenbrock is a

recipient of both The Washington Centers Agency Supervisor of the Year and Faculty of the Year awards.

Education: M.S., University of Northern Iowa (Political Science/Education); B.A. University of Northern

Iowa (Education).

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Crime, Power, & Punishment: White Collar Crime in the Halls of Congressand the Executive Branch

I n s t r u c t o r : L e o n C . B u c k , J . D .This course offers a detailed and comprehensive examination into white collar crime, congressional ethics

investigations, and political corruption by Members of Congress, local and state government officials, and ordinary

citizens. Students will learn the elements of the following white collar crimes: mail fraud, bribery, insider trading and

Ponzi schemes, embezzlement, cybercrime, identity theft, forgery, and money laundering. The course will involve a

mock appellate hearing as students assume the roles of attorneys and a mock congressional hearing as students assume

the roles of Members of Congress. A detailed analysis of lobbying will also be discussed. This course is ideal for

students considering attending law school.

Instructor:Professor Buck currently works as Assistant Vice-President for the Property Casualty Insurers

Association of America He is the former Chief of Staff for U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-

Tx.). He has also served as Senior Director for the American Red Cross in the office of government

relations and public policy where he provided counsel and advice to the Hurricane Recovery Program.

Professor Buck also co-founded Government Strategies, a government relations firm serving clients before

Congress and federal agencies. Prior to that, he served as the minority counsel to the Subcommittee on

Immigration, Border Security and Claims of the House Judiciary Committee, and as legislative counsel to

D.C. mayors Sharon Pratt Kelly and Marion Barry.


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Education:J.D., Howard University; B.A., Colby College.

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Reflections of Change: Washington and the Nation 1940-2010

I n s t r u c t o r : A n d r e w Y a r r o w , P h . D .This course traces the social, political, economic, and cultural transformation of Washington, DC, its people, and its

institutions since 1940 and the abundancy that followed and changed American culture, politics, and living standards,

particularly in metropolitan Washington. It is a course that will help students understand why Washington is the way

it is and the impact it has had on our nations destiny.

The course explores the tremendous growth of the city as a result of governments expansion during the Second

World War, the Cold War, the Great Society, and up until the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In part, this is a story of a

city and metropolitan area that underwent radical change and in part this is the history of the United States from FDR

to Obama as seen through the lens of the nations capital. Thus, the course toggles between metropolitan history and

national history, tracing the fortunes of liberalism and conservatism, legislative milestones, and other political and

geopolitical events that impacted Washington and the nation.

Thus, students would learn about topics such as demographic changes, suburbanization, the car culture and mass

transit, the consumer culture, the civil rights movement, economic growth (and its discontents), and the effects of

technology and mass culture. As the nations capital, students also would learn about major national political and

geopolitical developments from FDR and Truman to the present.

Instructor :Dr. Yarrow is currently vice president and Washington Director of Public Agenda, a nonprofit,

nonpartisan organization working to strengthen our democracy's capacity to take on tough issues

(www.publicagenda.org). He is also a contributing columnist for the Baltimore Sun and adjunct professor at

American University. He was formerly a consultant and speechwriter for organizations such as the

Brookings Institution, the World Bank, and the U.S. Dept. of Education. Dr. Yarrow has engaged in

numerous public speaking and broadcast media appearances as an expert on public finance, education and

child policy, 20th-century U.S. history and politics, and international development, among other topics.

Formerly a New York Times reporter who wrote approximately 800 news and feature articles on education,

politics, the arts and entertainment, social trends, business and economics, travel, and community affairs, he

is the author of three published books, including Measuring America: How Economic Growth Came toDefine American Greatness in the Late 20th Century and Forgive Us Our Debts: The Intergenerational

Dangers of Fiscal Irresponsibility. His columns and articles have appeared in the New York Times

Magazine, The Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and many other publications

Education: Ph.D., George Mason University (history); M.P.A., Harvard University; M.A., Princeton

University; B.A., University of California Los Angeles (history)

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Citizenship in a Multicultural Society

I n s t r u ct o r : N o e l H a r m o n , P h . D . The focus of the course is it to encourage students to examine their role as a citizen in a democratic and increasinglydiverse society. In addition to exploring diversity and diversity consciousness within personal and professional

contexts, the course explores sociocultural theory, theories of class, status, and power, and concepts such as

oppression and privilege. In particular, this course focuses on issues race/racism, sexism, heterosexism, and

homophobia. Students apply concepts from the course to current events in their local (Washington D.C.), national,

and international communities as well as their internship experience.

Instructor: Dr. Harmon has taught courses in multiculturalism in the College of Education at the

University of Iowa for both undergraduates and graduate students. She has previously worked in student


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affairs at the University of Michigan and Western Illinois University. Dr. Harmon has authored and co-

authored articles on religious privilege and multicultural teaching pedagogy, and has participated in several

international professional exchanges.

Education: Ph.D. The University of Iowa (Student Affairs Administration and Research); M.A. Ball State

University (Student Affairs Administration); B.A. The University of Iowa (English Education).

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How Washington Really Works: Government and Business in the New Economic and PoliticalReality

I n s t r u c t o r : C h a r l e s B a r t s c h , M . A . The current economic climate in the US is one of change as we face continuing economic challenges from abroad,

and an unsettled situation here. The extent to which all sectors public and private play their most suitable role will

determine how well the nation competes to meet the economic and political challenges of the 21st century.

Competitiveness is a cross-cutting and cross-sectoral concern, pursued by private companies yet strongly influenced

by diverse federal programs and policies proposed by the President, adopted by Congress, and carried out by federal

agencies. Now mired in recession, the way in which Washington really works takes on new urgency. In particular,

evolving public policies and legal and executive actions will be examined. Against the backdrop of the capital city,course participants will explore timely, pressing questions: how effective has the Obama Administration been in

addressing the current economic crisis, and what else can be done? What innovations and next steps are President

Obama and the Congressional leadership considering? How are the federal agencies carrying out their responsibilities

under the recovery act? What is the appropriate role of the private sector in rebuilding the economy, restoring

communities, and creating jobs?

This course unfolds not as an economic class, but as a sophisticated, current events seminar that explores the

challenges of change in three ways. First, it examines the powers, areas of influence, and traditional roles of key

government areas that could influence how well we meet the competitiveness challenge. These include executive

branch policy and program offices, Congress, and federal regulatory and implementing agencies. Second, it examines

the basic elements of the nations competitiveness framework that influence the climate of change: the educational

system (especially K-12 in the context of the No Child Left Behind Act), workforce skills and training, the financial

climate for U.S. companies (including tax issues and how public programs affect investment), impacts of technologytransfer and modernization, and international trade policy (especially in the context of China). The course also focuses

on the political, economic and social impacts of emerging out-sourcing and off-shoring issues. Third, it studies the role

of the federal government in meeting the concerns and opportunities of each element - what has traditionally been

done, as well as emerging initiatives. Course materials include excerpts from state and federal agency reports,

Congressional testimony and legislative proposals, and current articles and critiques.

Instructor: Professor Bartsch is vice president for Social Programs and Strategic Communications at ICF

International, where he specializes in economic and community development issues. Formerly, he was a

senior policy analyst with the Northeast-Midwest Institute/Congressional Coalition, where he also staffed

the Congressional Task Force on Manufacturing. He delivers training to a host of public and private

organizations, and prepares and supervises more than a dozen research reports and articles annually on

competitive themes, which are used by public and federal agencies, Congressional offices, and private-sector

organizations. Professor Bartsch has received The Washington Center Faculty Member of the Year Award.

Education: M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago (Urban Policy and Planning); B.A., North Central

College, Illinois (Political Science and History).


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Courses on Research

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Research & Writing

I n s t r u c t o r s : C h a r l e s B a r t s c h , M . A . , a n d D a n E w e r t , M . A .Writing is essential in all careers. This course allows students to work with instructors on an individual basis to

complete a current or future major research paper. The instructors help students to refine topic/thesis questions,

organize ideas, understand and implement research methodology, identify information resources, construct and

revise papers. In short, instructors guide students toward crafting a complete paper. The instructors provide

constructive feedback on both writing and content, and provide information and discuss resource materials in the

Washington area. Students practice effective writing strategies and explore opportunities for publishing their work.

Past students have had their work published in scholarly journals, presented at national conferences, used in business

proposals and applications to graduate school, as well as used as writing samples for job applications.

Instructor: Professor Bartsch is senior fellow for Social Programs and Strategic Communications at ICF

International, where he specializes in economic and community development issues. Formerly, he was asenior policy analyst with the Northeast-Midwest Institute/Congressional Coalition, where he also staffed

the Congressional Task Force on Manufacturing. He delivers training to a host of public and private

organizations, and prepares and supervises more than a dozen research reports and articles annually on

competitive themes, which are used by public and federal agencies, Congressional offices, and private-sector

organizations. Professor Bartsch has received The Washington Center Faculty of the Year Award.

Education: M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago (urban planning and policy); B.A., North Central

College, Illinois (political science and history).

Instructor: Professor Ewert is the vice president for program development at the Association of Practical

International Training and former director of internships at The Washington Center. His background

emphasizes geopolitics, especially international relations and trade with East and Southeast Asia, and his

writing includes work on grant proposals and works intended for a foreign audience. Professor Ewert has

received The Washington Centers Faculty of the Year Award.

Education: M.A., University of Washington (Geography); B.A., American University (International

Studies).


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Courses on Law and Criminal Justice

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Introduction to Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

I n s t r u c t o r : M e l v i n H a r d y , J . D .This course is an extensive overview of criminal law and criminal procedure. It is taught like a law school course. The

course will be taught in two parts. First students will learn the standard elements of criminal law. This portion of the

course will focus on discussing what evidence and legal analysis is needed to establish a particular crime. Students will

learn how to analyze and apply substantive law and procedure. A crime is an act or omission prohibited by law for the

protection of the public, the violation of which is prosecuted by the state and punishable by fine, incarceration, and

other restrictions of liberty. The term criminal procedure refers to the methods by which the criminal justice system

functions. Students will be introduced to the process of arresting suspects, the searching of premises and persons, the

interrogation of suspects, the use of police line-ups, the introduction of evidence at trial, the trial procedures, and

finally conviction or acquittal. Criminal procedure must be distinguished from the substantive criminal law, which is

the body of law defining crimes. Many aspects of criminal procedure are regulated by the U.S. Constitution,

particularly the first ten amendments of the Bill of Rights.

Instructor: Prof. Hardy is an attorney for the Internal Revenue Service. He clerked in the law firm of Stem,Rosenau, Rosenthal, and Linde. He has conducted legal research in a variety of areas for law firms in

Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, North Carolina. He is also an instructor at the University of the District

of Columbia. In 2003, Prof. Hardy received The Washington Centers Faculty Member of the Year Award.

Education:J.D., Howard University; B.S., Oakwood College (Business Administration).

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International Organizations and Humanitarian Law

I n s t r u c t o r : M a x H i l a i r e , P h . D .This course introduces students to the field of international humanitarian law and the role of international

organizations in its creation, application and enforcement. It focuses on the development and creation of internationalhumanitarian law, from The Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the

Protocol to the Geneva Conventions of 1977. It also provides an understanding of the application and enforcement of

international humanitarian law by international organizations and international tribunals. Students gain insights into

the workings and mandates of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the International

Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court.

The course identifies and defines crimes punishable under international humanitarian law, i.e., war crimes, crimes

against humanity and genocide, and the procedures for prosecuting those who are individually criminally responsible

for violating international humanitarian law. The course helps students achieve an understanding of how international

humanitarian law applies in different conflict situations, such as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the conflict in

Darfur. The course examines the controversy surrounding the status of detainees and abuse at Guantanamo Bay,

Baghram and Abu Ghraib. In summation, the course examines the role the United Nations, the International

Committee of the Red Cross and other international organizations play in the formation and implementation of

international humanitarian law.

Instructor: Dr. Hilaire is chairman of the political science and international studies department at Morgan

State University in Maryland. He has also taught at the Central European University in Budapest, Charles

University in Prague, Colgate University and the African Center for Strategic Studies at the National

Defense University. In 2000 he received a Fulbright Lecture and Research Award. He established the

Morgan State Political Leadership Institute to train future leaders for public office and leadership roles in

international organizations. He is an expert in international and humanitarian law and has written and

lectured extensively both in the U.S. and abroad. Among his many publications are the United Nations Law


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and The Security Council (2005) and International Law and the United States Military Intervention in the

Western Hemisphere (Nijhoff Law Specials, No. 28). In 2007, Dr. Hilaire received The Washington Centers

Faculty of the Year Award.

Education: Ph.D., M. Phil., M.A., Columbia University (International Relations); B.A., Morgan State

University (Political Science).

Courses in Homeland or National Security

SS11-4623

Managing the American Intelligence Community

I n s t r u c t o r : J o n D . H o l s t i n e , P h . D .Information about other countries intentions and capabilities is essential to successful foreign and defense policy

making. Intelligence gathering, evaluation and dissemination is a multi-billion dollar industry, employing virtually every

technique from the ancient art of eavesdropping to the most modern of technical devices. It has a mythology and

culture that to the outsider suggests a dim world of deliberate distortion, deception and double dealing. Episodes such

as the case of Aldrich Ames raise questions about the effectiveness of our intelligence agencies. By its very nature, the

intelligence community seems incompatible with the transparency and public availability we associate with democratic

governing. This course will consider ways in which we might deal with this dilemma.

The course examines the growth of the American intelligence apparatus, surveying examples of American espionage

from the early days until the recent past. It covers the increased intensity after World War II and explores the

functions and relations of its various organizations within the intelligence community. Topics to be covered include: a

historical overview of espionage in American diplomacy, the origins of the Central Intelligence Agency, intelligence

and counter intelligence, the effect of politics on intelligence, the creation of Congressional oversight committees,

lessons of Vietnam; the challenge of intelligence after the Cold War, intelligence in the Gulf War, and related subjects

including the increased importance of economic intelligence.

Instructor: Dr. Holstine is a former investigator with the U.S. Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA

Affairs and heads his own consulting firm specializing in Central Europe. He has previously taught at

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Thiel College, Russell Sage College, Indiana University and Ball State

University. His honors include the Commanders Award for Civilian Service from the National War College

and the Distinguished Service Award from the National Vietnam Veterans Coalition. Dr. Holstine is a

recipient of The Washington Center Faculty of the Year Award.

Education: Ph.D., Indiana University (American Diplomatic and Asian History); M.A., American

University (International Relations and Organizations); B.S., Purdue University (International Relations);

Diploma, National War College (American Security Policy).

Courses on Leadership

SS11-3417

Power, Politics, and Prose

I n s t r u c t o r : J o e l S w e r d l o w , P h . D .This course is built around a semester-long walk from Arlington National Cemetery to the Library of Congress. Most

weeks, the class meets at a new placebeginning at Section 60 of Arlington where many recent fatalities from Iraq

and Afghanistan are buriedand takes a brief walk together. Along the way, we pause for lectures and discussions.

Students also volunteer to read key speeches out loud; e.g. at the Lincoln Memorial, we listen to Martin Luther Kings


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I Have a Dream speech and a speech that the Federal government censored when the Memorial was dedicated. At

least every third class will be in a classroom.

Places visited include the Tomb of the Unknowns, JFK and RFK Gravesites, Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial,

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, National Archives, Air and Space Museum, National Museum of American History,

Botanical Garden, and Reagan Buildingplus some surprises.

Students will complete required readings, participate in discussions, and keep a journal about their experiences. Therewill be no quizzes, examinations, or research papers. Required readings are all classics; each week, different students

make presentations about key ideas from the readings.

One of our fundamental goals will be to identify what Walt Whitman called the Great Idea that defines the United

States. We will also address five ideas that define political power in the United States (1) Although we are a nation of

constitutional principles and laws, the ultimate source of power is public opinion; (2) Every argument about the past is

an argument about the future; (3) Communications technologies have created new rules of reality that affect our

thinking and behavior; (4) The United States as a country seems to periodically lose its innocence (e.g. Abu Gharib or

Guantanamo) and then regain it only to lose it again; and (5) Issues with no right or even final answer are often the

most meaningful test of democracy.

Instructor : Dr. Swerdlow has taught at Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Universities, and currently teaches

for the University of Texas. He is author seven books, one of which became an NBC TV movie, and is

currently completingGrowing the Pie, which is about the politics of economic growth. His research has beensupported by, among others, the Ford, and Wallace Foundations, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Swerdlow has been a Guest Scholar at Smithsonians Woodrow Wilson Center, Senior Fellow at the

Washington Annenberg Program for both the Universities of Pennsylvania and of Southern California;

adviser to the President of the Museum of Television and Radio; and consultant to the National Defense

University; ABC News; United States Information Agency; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; U.S.

Department of Commerce; U.S. Information Agency; National Endowment for Humanities; and Robert

Wood Johnson Foundation. His recent academic articles and presentations include A New Approach to

Combating Infectious DiseasesandAudience for the Arts in the Age of Electronics. He has lectured at a wide range of

institutions, including Baylor College of Medicine, Smithsonian Institution, National Baseball Hall of Fame,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Notre Dame University.

Swerdlows work is cited in the 2000 National Magazine Award for general excellence, and is included in the

books that provide best of collections from the Washington Postand Best ofNational Geographic Magazine.

He wrote a web documentary cited as Webby Worthy in 2005 by the Academy of Digital Arts and

Sciences. He has been published in most major American newspapers and The Atlantic, Harpers, Columbia

Journalism Review, Rolling Stone, Readers Digest, Harvard Business Reviewand other magazines. He covered the

White House and Watergate trials for NPR, and served for ten years as Senior Writer and Assistant Editor

of National Geographic Magazinewhere he was lead writer for the two-year Millennium series.

Education: Ph.D., M.A., Cornell University (American Government); B.A., Syracuse University.

SS11-3743

Essentials for Aspiring LeadersI n s t r u c t o r : F r e d K e a t o n , E d . D .This is an introductory course in leadership designed to link theory, methods and skill-based learning to the practical

problems faced by entry-level professionals in the unique cultural and political environment of Washington, D.C. In

particular, the course examines the skills necessary for professionals to become successful leaders in the public, private

and non-profit sectors of society. Among the topics of discussion are understanding and applying key principles and

practices of leadership, working and leading in a diverse society, win-win negotiating, effectively managing conflict,

and effective interpersonal skills. At the conclusion of the course, students will understand the key principles and

practices of leadership in order to improve their own leadership skills; gain insights into their personal style and its


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implications for leadership; understand and apply the concepts of win-win negotiation; understand and apply the

concepts of conflict management; understand the concepts of working and leading in a diverse society; and learn the

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