Academics

SPRING SEMESTER 2023

POLS 265: Contemporary Issues: Comparative Urban-Rural Politics
SH: 3 Attribute: GESS

Focuses on one or more current political issues. Designed to deepen the student’s previous political studies. May focus on either domestic or international topics. The title will be extended to describe the current topic. May be taken more than once provided the topics differ. This course will focus on urban-rural divides in politics, with emphasis on comparing the United States and Malawi.

SUMMER BREAK 2023

SPST 285: Country Studies: Malawi
SH: 4 Attribute: None

Offered only in association with Principia abroad programs, this course provides an interdisciplinary survey of contemporary issues in the destination country or countries. These issues may include geography, cultural history, politics, economics, religion, foreign relations, environment, the arts, etc. May be taken more than once if associated with different abroads.

FALL SEMESTER 2023

SPST 281: Reentry Seminar: Malawi
SH: 1 Attribute: None

Taught on campus fall semester 2023, this required reentry seminar is an opportunity for students to articulate the personal and academic learning gained from their study abroad experience. Students share their growth and experiences through reflection and writing assignments, directly linked to the Study Abroad Office learning outcomes, of intercultural competence and multicultural professional development, and create a community presentation.