ACADEMICSCourse Descriptions
The political economy component of the course examines
the structure and functions of a market economy in the
context of such fundamental issues as competition, trade
policy, fiscal and monetary policy, capital flows and
foreign investment, and international financial markets.
The course wil explore the benefits and challenges of globalization as well as the impact of government intervention in the economy.
The American Studies component allows
students to explore historical and cultural aspects of
American society. The course examines the theories, structures
and principles governing the American system of constitutional
government. Lectures will focus on the structure, role
and relationship of the major branches of the national
government, as well as the role of political parties,
media and interest groups in transforming public opinion
into public policy.
The
central part of AIPE is an interdisciplinary academic
course in political economy and American studies called
Political and Economic Systems of Organization, Georgetown
University Course # LSHS 48030-Section 2. Both graduate
and undergraduate credit worth three credit hours is
available from Georgetown University upon completion.
The course is offered by the Liberal Studies, Human
and Social Behavior Department of the School for Summer
and Continuing Education. The course is divided into
two components: political economy and American studies.
Faculty from prestigious universities in the United
States will be directing the primary components of AIPE.
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