Politics and Development in Contemporary Vietnam: Study Trip

4 Credits.

This course offers an in-depth look at the present-day domestic politics, political economy and foreign relations of a dynamic and complex country at the heart of the Indo-Pacific. Some attention will be paid to cross-border environmental issues in the Mekong sub-region and global diaspora politics as well. Students will complete a series of short reflections/blog style writings, a class presentation, and design an independent research project. During winter break, students will travel to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi for meetings with Vietnamese Government, US Embassy/Consulate, business and civil society representatives. Experiences in Vietnam will be integrated into the final research paper for the course, fulfilling the capstone requirement for second-year MAIR students.<a href="https://livejohnshopkins.sharepoint.com/sites/SAISInsider2/SitePages/DC-Capstones,-Professional-Skills-Courses.aspx" target="_blank">Click here for Capstone course application information</a>