The ICC Examined (1) Students explore the philosophical foundations and institutional constraints of the International Criminal Court.

Religion in International Affairs (1) Religion is an important, though often misunderstood, dimension in international affairs: religious organizations are often powerful advocates for particular policies, and religious dynamics often underlie cultural relations within and between states. Students in this course develop their knowledge of religion as a factor in international politics by employing social scientific methods. Students work in small teams on projects that focus on an informative case through which the international significance of religion is clearly visible.

Gender Quotas for Corporate Boards (1) Approximately thirty-five countries in the world have policies that require corporations to include a certain percentage of women on their governing boards or prioritize gender in their selection processes. This course considers the conditions under which countries adopt these quotas and the relationship between quotas for corporate boards and quotas for legislatures. Students conduct a group research project examining the process of adopting quotas and the effect of quotas on gender equality in the countries that have adopted them.

Program Fee: $3,050.00. Travel Location: Costa Rica. Travel Dates: March 10 - 17, 2018. Sustainable Farming (1) This course investigates where and how food is grown in Costa Rica, compares agroecological practices to industrial- and small-scale conventional farming practices, and the effects of food production on the health of the natural environment including coastal and forest ecosystems. Students work in small research teams to develop and carry out projects that lead to web-based outcomes that tell stories about sustainable farming in Costa Rica. The course examines the recent history of Costa Rica and Costa Rica's natural resources, current environmental concerns, and sustainability goals. Students also acquire relevant tools of research and hear from experts to aid in project development. A key feature of the course is a week-long field research trip to Costa Rica during spring break.

Program Fee: $500.00. Community-Based Research Scholars (CBRS) Program. Travel Location: Ecuador. Travel Dates: 1/5/2018 - 1/13/2018. Ecuador: Community-Based Research Scholars International Service Project (1) Second year Community-Based Research Scholars (CBRS) students travel to Ecuador to engage in a one-week service project with a community-based organization. Students also learn about the history and culture of Ecuador. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Restriction: Community-Based Research Scholars (CBRS) Program.