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Semester In Washington Politics offers an invaluable up-close view of Washington, D.C. You’ll learn how political decisions are made, how power is wielded and how government is run – because you’ll be right in the center of the process. Semester In Washington is a guided, hands-on tour of the workings of the U.S. government. We will immerse you in the processes that define our political system.
You will learn the components of political campaigning, from message development and media production to voter targeting, direct mail and fundraising. You will have the opportunity to see what lobbyists do and how issues like gun control, international relations and campaign finance reform are managed. You will have the chance to plan an election campaign and to develop a lobbying strategy.