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HONR269T

Honors Seminar: Understanding U.S. Foreign Policy toward Afghanistan

This seminar will examine the development and evolution of U.S. policy toward Afghanistan, including the impact of the death of Osama bin Laden on the U.S. strategy. 

Terms Offered

Fall 2020

Spring 2021

Fall 2021

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Course Details

Afghanistan has been at the center of U.S. and international attention since September 11. This seminar will examine the development and evolution of U.S. policy toward Afghanistan, including the impact of the death of Osama bin Laden on the U.S. strategy. This seminar will also examine the history of Afghanistan and its political figures. In addition, the seminar will explore the current challenges facing Afghanistan such as weak governance, widespread poverty, pervasive corruption, the burgeoning narcotics problem, and lack of respect for the rule of law. 

Number of credits: 3

How You Will Learn and Work

This is a Global Classrooms Signature Course. This course will include a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Students will have the opportunity to hear different perspectives on the conflict in Afghanistan from current and former senior officials in the U.S. Government. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage with undergraduates studying in Afghanistan to better understand the indigenous perspective on the war and the U.S. presence in Afghanistan.

Cultural Connection

Afghanistan 

General Education Credits

Distributive Studies-History and Social Sciences

Signature Courses-I-Series 

School/College

Undergraduate Studies

Prerequisites & Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in the Honors College.

Tuition & Scholarship

Course costs should be calculated based on the university’s standard tuition and fees for undergraduate students and graduate students.

Students enrolled in winter and summer Global Classrooms courses may be eligible for the International Education Scholarship.

Cancellation and Refunds

Global Classrooms courses follow UMD's Schedule Adjustment policies. 

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