Political Science Advising NewsletterFebruary 23rd, 2009 |
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In This Issue:Internships
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Study Abroad Programs
For Fall Quarter 2009 (October 3 to December 5), the UW Department of Comparative Literature will offer again its interdisciplinary program of study in Paris. This program offers students a unique opportunity to earn 15 UW credits while living and studying in one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in the world. The program is open to all UW and non-UW students with an interest in the humanities and arts, and who have completed FRENCH 103 by the beginning of the program. The program fee is $5,970 (this includes tuition, housing and board). Applications are processed as soon as received. Application deadline: March 3, 2009 . For more information, see the attached brochure or go to our website. For more information on study abroad scholarships, go here.
Argentina * India * Uganda Applications accepted on a rolling basis until March 2 Earn Northwestern University course credit this summer for designing projects with NGOs: Microfinance, community development, youth and education, hygiene education, environment, social enterprise www.mycge.org Contact the GESI Program at the Northwestern Center for Global Engagement gesi.info@gmail.com Program Overview: The Global Engagement Summer Institute (GESI) is a two-course summer study abroad program focused on community development in a global context and will send students to Argentina; India; and Uganda. Students from around the country learn about international development, project management, leadership, and the realities of contemporary Argentinean, Indian, or Ugandan life by connecting them with community based organizations to co-design and collaboratively implement a small-scale community development project. GESI starts with a 7-10 day training institute at Northwestern University in which students prepare for their project-based immersion by taking two courses—Intro to International Community Development and Theory and Practice of Community Consulting—as well as learning from guest speakers about the cultural, historical, political, and economic background of their country. Students then spend seven weeks in either Argentina, India, or Uganda living in homestays, working with a local non profit in a team of five, and participating in guest lectures and discussion with local experts and a Northwestern TA. The Foundation for Sustainable Development ( www.fsdinternational.org ) will be in charge of overseeing student projects, setting up home stays, overseeing all orientation, cultural, health, and security concerns, and managing relationships with NGOs. GESI concludes with a 2-3 day comparative final summit in Chicago. As GESI alumni, CGE will actively work to help students find internships and jobs in the development sector. The Global Engagement Summer Institute program builds on Northwestern's successful Engage Uganda program, which for the last two years has sent students to learn about team-based community development in Uganda over the last two years. It has been designed in collaboration with faculty from the Northwestern Asset-Based Community Development Institute, Engage Uganda faculty and staff, country- and issue- specific Northwestern faculty experts, and the Foundation for Sustainable Development, which has been a partner in our Engage Uganda program. For more information, visit www.mycge.org or contact Program Staff at gesi.info@gmail.com
The deadline for students to apply for the 2009 International Field Study Program - Indonesia has been extended to MARCH 6. Professor Randy Kyes has led this summer program since 1995. It's appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students--and is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in conservation biology, animal behavior, primatology, environmental science, and/or global health to experience firsthand the demands and rewards of living and conducting research in tropical field conditions. This year's program runs from the 2nd through the 29th of July. The field site is Tinjil Island, a remote island off the southwest coast of West Java, Indonesia. The island has been developed as a natural habitat breeding facility for longtailed macaque monkeys and is also home to bats, a number of bird and reptile species, and a wide variety of insects and crustaceans. Detailed information about the program and application forms are available at http://www.wanprc.org/ifsp Info Sessions
Each week, the UW Career Center offers workshops addressing career-related topics (how to write a resume and cover letter, how to have a successful interview). With the exception of the two-days "Dependable Strengths" seminar, all workshops are free. Details about the workshops and the weekly calendar of events can be found here . You may also check out internships and career positions on HuskyJobs . All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted. Approximately 50 minutes long, workshops are generally held during the afternoon at the UW Career Center throughout Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters. See calendar for dates and times. Please note these special events this week:
Spring 2009 Info Session EDUC 401: Tutoring & Mentorship in Higher Education The University of Washington Academic Support Program is offering a service-learning seminar titled “EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher Education” open to junior and senior students during Spring Quarter 2009. This weekly seminar will introduce junior and senior students to a diverse range of tutoring, mentoring, and teaching methodologies. Students will have an opportunity to apply what they learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman, and sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and academically to the University of Washington. This is a great opportunity for seasoned students to give back to the University by sharing their knowledge and experience with new students who are working to become independent learners. If you are interested in learning more about this seminar, please join us for an information session early next week. The details are as follows:
For more information, please contact Kate Baber ( kbaber@u.washington.edu ) or visit our website: http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/tutormentor.php
Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) Application Orientation Thursday, February 26th Time: 2:00-4:00pm Location: Social Work Building, 3rd Floor Commons We invite you to join the undergraduate director, the director of admissions, faculty and students for a brief discussion of the profession of social work, our curriculum and the application process. Today's social workers are leaders who work to empower individuals, families, and entire communities through direct service, research, and policy or community development. If you imagine yourself as a member of a frontline team working to promote social justice and human welfare on a local and global scale then social work may be right for you! To reserve you space, register online at http://depts.washington.edu/sswweb/prospective/info-basw.php If you have any questions, please call us at 206-543-5676 or 1-800-558-8703
Conferences/ Talks
The UW Nu Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political science Honors Society presents: Crisis In Gaza: Prospects for the Future. A conversation with Joel Migdal. This event will take place on February 24th, 2009 from 7:00 - 8:30pm in 301 Gowen Hall. All are welcome!
Courses
The 2009 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities: Shifting Empire: Critical Imperial Studies in the Americas & Beyond, June 22nd – August 21st, 2009 HUM 498 A & B (12 credits) APPLICATION: www.washington.edu/research/urp/sinst APPLICATION DUE: Friday, March 13th MARY GATES SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $3000 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS This year's Institute examines the concept of empire through diverse (inter)disciplinary perspectives. Under the guidance of four faculty, students will probe the multiple struggles and negotiations that continue to shape the organization of the U.S. empire within the Americas and beyond. Focusing on the Philippines and Caribbean islands as key sites where the Empire's material and ideological boundaries were drawn, contested, and reconfigured, it reexamines relations among three regions (Asia, the Caribbean, and the U.S.) that scholars have perceived as radically distinct. Institute students will explore the interrelations among these three regions through multidisciplinary research methodologies (e.g., textual, ethnographic, performance-based) and archives (e.g. state policies, legal challenges, literary works, media texts, oral interviews). Students will interrogate existing definitions of “empire,” uncover the circulation of commodities, peoples, practices, and ideas across imperial fields and diasporic communities, and open new areas of inquiry that they will pursue in individual and collaborative research projects of their own design. In the process they will gain skill in self-reflectively conceptualizing and producing crossdisciplinary research, with race, gender, and sexuality as important touchstones for this process. The Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities selects and supports twenty undergraduates to engage in intensive research projects under the guidance of four interdisciplinary instructors. Selected students receive a Mary Gates Scholarship of $3000 and earn 12 academic credits for this full-time research experience. Students with curiosity about race, place, community and political formations, and cultural practices are encouraged to apply. No prior studies in this field are required. 2009 FACULTY: Kiko Benitez, Comparative Literature, Southeast Asian Studies, jfbb@u.washington.edu Rick Bonus, American Ethnic Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, rbonus@u.washington.edu Chandan Reddy, English, ccreddy@u.washington.edu Ileana Rodriguez-Silva, History, Latin American Studies, imrodrig@u.washington.edu QUESTIONS?: Email the Undergraduate Research Program ( urp@u.washington.edu )
Below are the Linguistics Department's introductory (no-prerequisites) course offerings for Spring 2009. Linguistics classes are a great complement to foreign language study, computer science, and many other fields, and the intro survey courses LING 200 and LING 400 even count for Q/SR credit! LING/ANTH/COM 233 Introduction to Language and Society Prof. Betsy Evans 5 credits, VLPA, no prerequisites MWF 9:30-10:50, plus Th quiz section Are you interested in the role of language in the development and formation of society? This course will consider: --'standard' language --language maintenance --dialects of American English --the social ramifications of language diversity LING 101 Fundamentals of Pronunciation for Language Learners Prof. Ellen Kaisse 5 credits, VLPA, no prerequisites TTh 8:30-10:20 LING/GERM 220 Origins of the Germanic Languages Prof. Joseph Voyles 5 credits, VLPA, no prerequisites MTWThF 11:30-12:20 LING 200 Introduction to Linguistic Thought Prof. Laura McGarrity 5 credits, VLPA/I&S, QSR MWF 12:30-1:20, plus TTh quiz section LING 400 Survey of Linguistic Method and Theory Darren Tanner 5 credits, VLPA/I&S, QSR MTWTh 9:30-10:20
Are you a UW student interested in helping children succeed in school? Considering a career in education? Looking for real world experience to help you choose a major? A way to understand and address social inequality? A way to improve your your research, writing, and collaborative learning and presentation skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Community Literacy Program (CLP) may be just what you're looking for. HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS: Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program linking two courses: English 198A and Education 401C. In English 198A you'll meet twice weekly on campus, MW 10:30-12:20, in a writing-intensive seminar focused on effective methods of working with elementary school children, on some central challenges and opportunities for public education, and on ways to be meaningfully involved in these issues while developing your research and writing skills. In EDUC 401, you'll put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) in one of our partner Seattle public elementary schools: Thornton Creek School (AE2), Olympic Hills Elementary or The New School @ Columbia. CLP alumni serve as undergraduate Head Tutors/Peer Mentors at each of our partner schools, and, along with the instructor, are available to support you in all aspects of the program. WHO SHOULD REGISTER?: The Community Literacy Program welcomes students at any stage of their UW careers, and typically includes students from a wide variety of majors and interests. Some are upper division students who want to investigate career directions in teaching, social work, counseling, social justice, policy studies, law or pediatric medicine. Some are lower division students looking for a connection between experience and academic learning to help them decide on a major. Some are looking for a small seminar-style course, for an engaging way to earn a "W" or "Composition" credit or, in the words of Dr. Paul Farmer, for a way to "use what you learn to transform yourselves and your community." CLP is also an excellent way to work toward the classroom experience necessary for students applying to Masters in Teaching programs or completing the practicum requirement for the Education, Learning and Society minor. CLP alums have gone on to teach in Washington, California, Oregon, New York, Mexico, Brazil and beyond. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To sign up for the Community Literacy Program, register for EDUC 401C (SLN 12779) and then English 198A (SLN 12968). UW students can take up to 15 credits of English 198, and can count it toward either the "W" or the "Composition" requirement, so you're welcome to sign up for CLP even if you've already taken a writing link. No add codes are required until period 3 (when classes begin). QUESTIONS? Additional information is available at the program web site: faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp. Please feel free to get in touch with the director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill at esoneill@u.washington.edu if you've got questions.
ATM S 101: Weather (5 credits; SLN 10559) MTWTh 10:30-11:20, KNE 220 (Th. or Fri. quiz sections vary) Prerequisites: None. Open to all undergraduates Designed to to develop your understanding of the weather and related atmospheric phenomena: global weather patterns, highs and lows, clouds, thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes, rainbows. Examples drawn from current weather in Seattle and around the world. The course is appropriate for all students, including non-science, liberal arts majors and fulfills 5 credits of the Natural World (NW) distribution requirement. ATM S 211: Climate and Climate Change (5 credits; SLN 10568) MTWTh 10:30-11:20, JHN 075 (Fri. quiz sections vary) Prerequisites: None. Open to all undergraduates An introductory course about Earth's climate: - Investigate the current climate system using observations and simple models - Use Earth's climate history and the evolution of atmospheric composition, environment, and life as a context for understanding current climate change - Learn the climate science of modern environmental problems such as increasing greenhouse gases and ozone depleting chemicals - Understand the issues in the debate on how to respond to global warming.
Do you want to take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn about diversity, intergroup conflict and social justice issues? To understand new perspectives and clarify your own values and commitments? To develop important skills for living in a multicultural world? To learn with other students in small group learning environments? Sign up for a 3-credit SOCWF 215: INTERGROUP DIALOGUE class Intergroup dialogues (IGD) are face-to-face, small group, facilitated
learning environments that bring together students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. They are designed to
offer open and inclusive spaces where students can foster a deeper
understanding of cultural diversity and social justice issues. By
participating in dialogue (generated through a combination of
experiential activities, individual and small group reflections, and Go to www.ssw.washington/idea for more information and to fill out an ADD CODE APPLICATION form.
Instructor: Vladi Chaloupka, Professor of Physics Adjunct Professor, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies Adjunct Professor, School of Music www.phys.washington.edu/users/vladi/phys216 An informed, educated citizen ought to know enough about science to be able to appreciate the breathtaking potential benefits as well as the possible dangers which science presents. In this course, we explore the current status and developments in Physics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Computer Science, and we discuss the implications for society at the local, national and international (global) level. Nuclear physics and molecular biology serve as concrete examples of fields with significant impact on society. We will go to considerable detail in our treatment of these two fields – we will use Einstein's E=mc 2 to shed new light on the question “Why is there Something rather than Nothing?” and you will learn how to find a gene hidden in the sequence CCATTCATCTAATCGGAGAACATTTACGGAACG. In the discussion part of the course, we will have formal debates on the Basic Problem in Science, Technology and Society, and on Intelligent Design vs. Evolution. There will be both exuberance and humility in our treatment of the issues, and both feelings will often be illustrated using the playground of Music. This course is offered jointly by the Physics Department and by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, and either of the two identical options (PHYS216 or SIS216) can be taken to satisfy either the NW or the I&S requirement . The enrollment is not limited to the students of the two sponsoring Departments – the goal is to achieve a truly transdisciplinary mix of science- and non-science students with diverse backgrounds. There are no pre-requisites on previous math or science knowledge. This is the fourth time the course is offered, and in the past, the English majors and political science majors were not lost, and the physics and biology majors were not bored – students were learning not just from the Instructor but also from each other. There will be two 2-hour lectures weekly, and a 1-hour section on Fridays. The grade will be based on several short response papers, term project/paper on a topic of student's choice, and a final exam.
Announcing Science by Kayak! Head's up to any of you interested in doing science related community service. The Chemistry Department offers Chem 297 (Science Service Learning) as a credit/no credit course. Our community service project this spring is "Science by Kayak". It entails teaching 6th grade students the chemistry and biology of watershed ecosystems. Students will learn water quality analysis, Native American ethnobotany, and kayaking. Service time includes six scheduled Tuesdays 9:30- noon plus kayaking with the children on Tuesday, May 19, 9:30- 1:20 pm. Transportation will be discussed the first day of class, March 31. Please Contact Mary Harty at harty@chem.washington.edu for registering for this course..
Geog 395: Special Topics (5) I&S "W" course New Labor Geographies: Work and Workers in the Global Economy Maureen Hickey Putnam MW 2:30-4:20 pm, Smi 407 No final exam (student projects instead) We often hear that the "workers of tomorrow" must be prepared to meet the demands of a changing world. But how exactly is the world changing, and what do those changes mean for workers? This course utilizes a geographic perspective to examine the changing nature of work and the challenges facing workers in the new global economy. Over the past three decades, the world has seen massive and rapid economic restructuring. These changes, labeled 'globalization,' have led to the emergence of transnational corporations as key global players; to the rise of new industries and to the decline of others; and to rapid industrialization in previously "underdeveloped" countries coupled with de-industrialization in the advanced economies of North America and Europe. In addition, states and communities have found themselves increasingly tied to the global economy through international structures of debt and finance, through expanding markets and trade, and through ever expanding transnational flows of people and resources. These changes have had a profound impact on the types of work available, how that work is done, who does what work and why, and on the labor conditions for those workers in every office, factory, and field around the world. The course begins with an overview of the key topics in economic and labor geographies and then moves on to examine the new realities of work across a number of economic sectors, including: agriculture and food services, mining and natural resource extraction, manufacturing and retail, banking and finance, computing and telecommunications, tourism and hospitality, and health and caregiving. Lectures, class discussions and group and individual projects encourage students to think through the linkages between different types of work and to make connections between differently positioned workers between economic sectors and across international borders. The course culminates with students researching and presenting case studies on the challenges facing workers in specific economic sectors and geographic locations that interest them. Recommended Preparation Geography 123: Introduction to Globalization, Political Science 249: Introduction to Labor Studies, or an equivalent course is strongly recommended. N.B: This course does not automatically count towards the Political Science major requirements. Depending on the political science content of the course, it might be approved by individual submission of a petition and course syllabus to the Political Science Advising Office.
Internships
The RNC is currently accepting applications for the 2009 Summer Eisenhower Intern Program. This is a unique opportunity for undergraduates to experience politics first hand, gain practical work experience, establish connections and build a foundation on which to build their political career. This is a structured, full-time program. The 2009 Eisenhower Intern Program will run from May 26, 2009 to August 7, 2009. The program in competitive and space is limited – the deadline for submitting application materials is March 16th . Application Requirements are: - RNC Official Internship Application - Resume - Three Letters of recommendation Attached are the application and a description of our program. If you would like any additional information please contact Julie Fleming at jfleming@rnchq.org . Job Offers
If you would like to help your peers become better writers while enhancing your own writing skills, apply to be a writing tutor for the Political Science/LSJ/Jackson School Writing Center. The Political Science Department is currently accepting applications from outstanding undergraduate writers in Political Science, LSJ, and the Jackson School for Winter and Spring quarters. Tutors may choose to earn either 3 ungraded credits of Political Science 499 for each quarter they work in the Center or an hourly wage. Tutors are classified as hourly academic student employees. See http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/laborrel/contracts/uaw/addons for more information. ELIGIBILITY: You must have junior or senior standing in Political Science, LSJ, or International Studies with strong verbal and writing skills. Tutors work each quarter for an average of six hours per week. HOW TO APPLY: You can download the application or you can pick up a printed copy in the Political Science Advising Office in SMI 215. Submit your application by Friday, March 6 to the Political Science Department Office in Gowen 101. Include:
We will contact applicants for an interview. Hiring decisions will be made by March 13, 2009. If you have any questions, contact Christi Siver, the Writing Center Director, at 685-2341 or writdir@u.washington.edu . The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates—from all majors—and working professionals who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity for all. Our mission is to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting our nation's most promising future leaders in the effort. Our corps members receive full salary ($27,000 to $47,000) and full health benefits. To learn more about Teach For America, please e-mail your resume to: uwccc1@gmail.com . We are specifically interested in recruiting students from the class of 2010 . For more information, please see our website. Additional questions may be directed to: rena.jacobs@teachforamerica.org Other
Dear Students, For the past two years, PSA, the Political Science Honor Society at the UW, has edited and published The Orator, an undergraduate journal of political science articles written by UW students. Last year, The Orator was named in the top ten undergraduate journals nationwide! Though a political science journal by name, The Orator is open to submissions from any major, provided they are in some way related to politics or political issues. The Orator is now accepting submissions! The first deadline has passed but we have two more deadlines on Feb. 27th and March 20th. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis, so the sooner you apply, the better!
The application form must be filled out and turned to the Political Science Advising Office, Smith 215, with the submission attached. We at PSA look forward to reading your papers! Questions? Contact PSA at nupsa@u.washington.edu .
The Rotaract Club of the University of Washington, Health Sciences is a Rotary-sponsored service club focused on local and international community service with a health focus. This group is open to both graduate and undergraduate students from any discipline who have an interest in improving health. Non-students ages 18-30 are also welcome. For more info visit http://students.washington.edu/uwhsroto/ ***Meeting's Speaker: Michael Macintyre, Director of Strategy & Special Projects at IHME ***When: Tuesday, Feb 24th from 6:15-7:15pm ***Where: Health Sciences Building, Room T-739 ***Who: UWHS Rotaract members and anyone interested in learning more about the club
*Find out about becoming a member! *Sign up for local community service events! * Learn about our international service trips and how you can get involved! *Sign up for our next social event! For more information: Please contact Jen Osborn club president (uwhsrotaract@gmail.com) or visit our website
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