Georgetown University
2 Weeks
Introduction to International Relations & Foreign Policy
On Campus $3,599 - $10,299Age Range 14-18Course Time Afternoon EST
Students examine nations as actors in an international system and the forces which act upon them. Topics covered include the balance of power, nuclear deterrence, international organizations, and global pollution problems. Emphasis is placed on the collapse of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, and current de-stabilization in the Middle East, Haiti, Somalia, and Rwanda and their impact on foreign policy.
Who Should Take This Course? This course is suitable for students who are interested in political science and have the intent to pursue a career in the field of politics.
Highlights Students will be able to gain a world-view of why nations act a certain way, critically analyzing their actions and earn transferable skill such as interpersonal skills, which is especially important when working in a multicultural or cross-cultural setting.
Courses & Academies Courses are single classes that are taken in the morning or afternoon. Students will receive a university branded certificate of completion from Summer Discovery
Dates & Tuition
- Jul 2 - Jul 28: Residential - $10,299
- Jul 3 - Jul 27: Commuter - $5,299
- Jul 3 - Jul 13: Commuter - $3,199
- Jul 17 - Jul 27: Commuter - $3,199
- Jul 2 - Jul 14: Residential - $6,599
- Jul 16 - Jul 28: Residential - $6,599
