Courses
Examines government and politics in another country or region of the world through faculty-led travel to that country or region. Offers students an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of government and politics by attending and participating in various educational activities in the country of study. The course begins in the United States with an introduction to the country or region and concludes with activities that facilitate reflection and learning related to the experience abroad. May be repeated without limit.
Examines issues in international politics through faculty-led travel outside the United States. Offers students an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of international politics by attending and participating in various educational activities in another country. Course topics cover a range of interconnected global issues that go beyond states’ borders, possibly including armed conflict, terrorism, organized crime, poverty, environmental degradation, the spread of nuclear weapons, and others. The course begins in the United States with an introduction to the relevant topics in international politics and concludes with activities that facilitate reflection and learning related to the experience abroad. May be repeated without limit.
The “Twenty-First Century City: Tokyo and Kyoto” is a one-month, faculty-led academic program supported by Northeastern’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities and Meiji University in Tokyo. The courses will introduce students to the social, political, and economic life of Japanese cities, with a focus on Tokyo and Kyoto. Course readings, lectures, class discussions, and field trips, will guide students learning about urban politics and social development, with an emphasis on sustainability, livability, and how cities balance tradition with innovation in their urban planning and policymaking.
