Combining lectures, site visits, tours, and special events, The Inside Washington seminar is one of the best ways to see the impact of the political process close up and to learn how the nation’s leaders are addressing important issues of the day. Students have the option to attend one or both weeks offered. The first week (Congress & the Obama Presidency, January 3-8, 2010) of the program will focus closely on the first year of the Obama Presidency as well as the potential impact of the 2010 elections on both domestic and foreign policy. The second week (Politics & the Media, January 9-15, 2010) will provide special insight into how the media covers national politics and policies and communicates them to various audiences. It also will focus on how candidates are using new media forms. Explore this seminar now.
