History & Political Science Program Ideas
Here are just a few examples of FTI's capabilities for faculty-led programs. Collaborate with us to integrate some unique opportunities into your next history &/or political science trip.
Political Science
- Apartheid & Social Justice - Spend a night in the Robben Island Prison, where Africa's political prisoners were kept during the Apartheid. Hear a first-hand account from Nelson Mandela's ex-prison warden.
- Emerging Democracies - Meet with representatives of the two opposing political parties (Chadema & CCM) for a fascinating round table discussion of current political issues in Tanzania.
- Government & Politics - Experience what it would be like to be a member of the European Parliament for a day. Hold a mock session, including: drafting legislation, consulting interest groups, forming alliances to negotiate with other institutions & speaking with the media.
- History & Political Science - Meet one of the signers of the Independence Act of Lithuania, learn about the Jews' captivity under Nazi control & meet with local political science & history students.
History
- WWII - Participate in a wreath-laying ceremony on one of the D-Day beaches in France.
- Genocide - Meet the directors of an orphanage founded after the genocide in Rwanda to discuss the repercussions on local children & families.
- African History - Visit the sites of the Ark of the Covenant & the palace of the Queen of Sheba, learn about the history of the Ge'ez language & meet members of the Karo Tribe & talk about their body painting traditions.
- Central American History - See ancient petroglyphs at El Macho Waterfall, study the culture & traditions of an indigenous community & talk about the impact of the Panama Canal.
- Asian Studies - Meet with a local resident to learn about the repercussions of the Secret War in Laos.
Other Activities
- Military Science - Visit an Israeli army base & meet with high ranking military personnel who will share their personal experiences.
- Human Rights - Visit with members of the African Court on Human & Peoples' Rights in Arusha, Tanzania.
- Criminal Justice - Walk through the streets of London with a former police officer & criminal justice expert, focusing on the history of the police, criminal law & major crimes that have taken place in the city.
