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International Studies (INT)

INT SCE  Senior Capstone Experience  2 Credits  
See description of the SCE requirement in the requirements for International Studies section. To be completed in the final semester at Washington College.
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INT 190  International Studies Internship  4 Credits  
Students may receive credit for an individualized internship at an organization that engages in substantial international activity, under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The details of the internship and associated academic requirements are specified in a learning contract by the student and advisor. For-credit internships combine work experience (at least 45 hours per credit) with scholarly readings and reflective writing. Grading is Pass/Faill.
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INT 194  Special Topics  4 Credits  
Courses offered occasionally on a special topic in International Studies that is not a part of the regular course offerings
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INT 195  On-Campus Research  4 Credits  
An agreement between a sponsoring faculty member and a student researching a topic of interest that is relevant to a student's major or minor. Research is conducted on campus. Students must be enrolled before the research can begin. Graded A-F or Pass/Fail. 45 hours are required per credit.
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INT 196  Off-Campus Research  4 Credits  
An agreement between a sponsoring faculty member and a student researching a topic of interest that is relevant to a student's major or minor. Research is conducted off-campus. Students must be enrolled before the research can begin. Graded A-F or Pass/Fail. 45 hours are required per credit.
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INT 197  Independent Study  4 Credits  
An agreement between a sponsoring faculty and a student letting the student study a topic of interest not offered at WC. 45 hours are required per credit.
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INT 290  International Studies Internship  4 Credits  
Students may receive credit for an individualized internship at an organization that engages in substantial international activity, under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The details of the internship and associated academic requirements are specified in a learning contract by the student and advisor. For-credit internships combine work experience (at least 45 hours per credit) with scholarly readings and reflective writing. Grading is Pass/Faill.
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INT 294  Special Topics  4 Credits  
Courses offered occasionally on a special topic in International Studies that is not a part of the regular course offerings.
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INT 295  On-Campus Research  4 Credits  
An agreement between a sponsoring faculty member and a student researching a topic of interest that is relevant to a student's major or minor. Research is conducted on campus. Students must be enrolled before the research can begin. Graded A-F or Pass/Fail. 45 hours are required per credit.
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INT 296  Off-Campus Research  4 Credits  
An agreement between a sponsoring faculty member and a student researching a topic of interest that is relevant to a student's major or minor. Research is conducted off-campus. Students must be enrolled before the research can begin. Graded A-F or Pass/Fail. 45 hours are required per credit.
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INT 297  Independent Study  4 Credits  
Students may receive credit for an individualized course of reading and writing under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The requirements of the course will be specified in a learning contract by the student and advisor. 45 hours per credit is required.
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INT 327  Washington Center Internship  12 Credits  
A full-time, semester-long internship in Washington, DC, with a federal agency, non-profit organization, or private firm. Depending upon interest and internship placement, students may attend hearings, conduct policy research, draft correspondence, monitor legislation, lobby members of Congress, or write analytical reports. Students will create an in-depth portfolio of their internship experience. 12 credits.
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INT 328  Washington Center Seminar  3 Credits  
Washington Center interns participate in an evening seminar selected from a variety of topics offered during the semester. Students engage in class discussion and may also research seminar topics, prepare written assignments, and take examinations. Students must choose a seminar with clear international content chosen in consultation with the Director of International Studies. Required of and limited to students enrolled in International Studies 327. Three credits.
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INT 329  Washington Center Forum  1 Credit  
Washington Center Interns participate in lectures, site visits, small group discussions, briefings, and other required events designed to help them understand the connection between their academic and professional goals and the special educational opportunities available through living and working in Washington, DC. Evaluations of these experiences are included in the student portfolio. Required of and limited to students enrolled in International Studies 327. One credit.
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INT 390  International Studies Internship  4 Credits  
Students may receive credit for an individualized internship at an organization that engages in substantial international activity, under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The details of the internship and associated academic requirements are specified in a learning contract by the student and advisor. For-credit internships combine work experience (at least 45 hours per credit) with scholarly readings and reflective writing. Grading is Pass/Faill.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
INT 394  Special Topics  4 Credits  
Courses offered occasionally on a special topic in International Studies that is not a part of the regular course offerings.
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INT 395  Research  4 Credits  
An agreement between a sponsoring faculty member and a student, researching a topic of interest that is relevant to a student's major or minor. Research is conducted on campus. Students must be enrolled before the research can begin. Students may earn P/F or letter grades. 45 hours are required per credit.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
INT 396  Off-Campus Research  4 Credits  
An agreement between a sponsoring faculty member and a student researching a topic of interest that is relevant to a student's major or minor. Research is conducted off-campus. Students must be enrolled before the research can begin. Students may earn P/F or letter grades. 45 hours are required per credit.
Term(s) Offered: Summer, All Years
INT 397  Independent Study  4 Credits  
Students may receive credit for an individualized course of reading and writing under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The requirements of the course will be specified in a learning contract by the student and advisor. 45 hours per credit is required.
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INT 401  International Studies Seminar  4 Credits  
This course is designed to help students to consider in depth their off-campus experiences as an International Studies major and to draw connections among inter-disciplinary courses required of the major. The nature of theory, its application to International Studies, and problems involved in defining this field of study and in developing empirical methods for it are analyzed. Special attention is given to anthropological, economic, historical, and political approaches to International Studies, as well as to approaches that include textual analysis (including foreign language texts). The seminar also provides students with an opportunity to discuss topics for their senior theses. This course is required for, and limited to, senior International Studies majors.
Cross-listed as: INT 491/INT 494
Term(s) Offered: Fall, All Years
INT 490  International Studies Internship  4 Credits  
Students may receive credit for an individualized internship at an organization that engages in substantial international activity, under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The details of the internship and associated academic requirements are specified in a learning contract by the student and advisor. For-credit internships combine work experience (at least 45 hours per credit) with scholarly readings and reflective writing. Grading is Pass/Faill.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
INT 494  Special Topics  4 Credits  
Courses offered occasionally on a special topic in International Studies that is not a part of the regular course offerings.
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INT 495  Research  4 Credits  
An agreement between a sponsoring faculty member and a student, researching a topic of interest that is relevant to a student's major or minor. Research is conducted on campus. Students must be enrolled before the research can begin. Students may earn P/F or letter grades. 45 hours are required per credit.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
INT 496  Off-Campus Research  4 Credits  
An agreement between a sponsoring faculty member and a student researching a topic of interest that is relevant to a student's major or minor. Research is conducted off-campus. Students must be enrolled before the research can begin. Students may earn P/F or letter grades. 45 hours are required per credit.
Term(s) Offered: Summer, All Years
INT 497  Independent Study  4 Credits  
Students may receive credit for an individualized course of reading and writing under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The requirements of the course will be specified in a learning contract by the student and advisor. 45 hours per credit is required.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years