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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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.
Term(s) Offered: All Terms, All Years
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