AMST3016 Internship Program: Washington DC

Professor Don DeBats

2016

1 x 7-week industry placement per semester

1 1 of AMST1002, GOVT2005
2 2 of AMST2002, AMST3013, POLI1003, AMST3015, GOVT1003, GOVT1001
2a GOVT1004 - Foundations in Political Systems and Institutions
Must Satisfy: (1 and (2 or 2a))

Topic approval is required for enrolment in this topic. Students should apply via courseadvice.bgl@flinders.edu.au.

1 of AMST3010, AMST7009, AMST7011 has been successfully completed

Associated majors: American Studies; Political Studies; International Relations

Introduce students to the operations of the US political system by work experience in a Congressional or associated office in Washington DC.
Balance theoretical knowledge of US politics by observing how policies are formulated in practice.
Develop an understanding of the various pressures that shape the policies of working politicians and administrators.
Sharpen research and reporting skills through working on applied projects as part of their involvement in the workings of their office.
Consolidate students' written and communication skills.

Understand the specific characteristics of the work done by the office or unit to which they were assigned.
Provide an oral report on a project chosen for further study and arising from the experience gained in the placement.
Complete a satisfactory 6000-word paper based on that project.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.

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