Political Science 391PD - S-Int'l Program Development

This course introduces students to the practical application of soft power programs including, but not limited to, one and two way exchanges; Fulbright's; and other programs that seek to introduce people around the world to the US as well as introducing US citizens to the world. The course will cover a broad array of academic and practical issues including free speech and expression. We will start with an overview of the idea of exchange programs and then examine, by way of case study focusing on a specific region/nation(s) for each semester. Students will be introduced to the history and current politics of the area of study and then will be taken through the entire grant process including the goals of such programs, the construction of grants, the grants process, curriculum development, and program implementation. At the end of the class students will have gained knowledge about critical parts of the world, a background in the history and development of exchange programs, and the practical skills of program administration.

Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only. Fall 2015 semester focus will be on Southeast Asia with international visitors(possible countries include Indonesia, Malaysia, Myamar, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand).

Open to Sophomores or Juniors or Seniors. All others contact Instructor for permission to enroll: mhannahan@donahue.umassp.edu