Online Course – Certified Professional Internship in American Politics and Foreign Policy from OP Jindal Global University

Explore the world of American politics, society, and history. Learn about international affairs and deepen your understanding of America and its influence in the world.

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Professional Certificate

Beginners

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Analytical thinking
  • Political knowledge
  • Cultural awareness

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Political analyst
  • Advisor for International Affairs
  • Researcher in the field of foreign relations
  • Public Policy Expert
  • Works at diplomatic institutions
  • Project Manager in the Field of International Politics
  • Journalist in the field of politics and international relations
  • International Relations Expert
  • Lecturer in Politics and International Relations
  • Strategic Advisor to Governments

Internship – Three-part course series

General description

This specialization is designed for people interested in politics and international affairs. You will learn about the United States and how its history, culture, politics, and foreign policy significantly influence the world. You will also gain insight into the U.S.-India relationship—the most important bilateral relationship between democracies in the world.

Hands-on Learning Project

  • Learners will be asked to complete the formative assessments in each module.
  • Test questions that are automatically reviewed at the end of each week.
  • Five discussion topics, which, as guidance and support for learning, deepen the understanding of new concepts.
  • Measure progress towards learning goals.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Politics, Society, and American History

Course 1 • 58 hours

Course Details
  • What you will learn:
    • Describe American politics, culture, and society in interdisciplinary ways and in a historical sense.
    • Explain social factors such as race, ethnicity, and gender in the United States.
    • Present interpretive and analytical arguments clearly through discussions.
Skills you will acquire:
  • Category: Analytical Thinking
  • Category: Cultural Awareness
  • Category: Political Knowledge

Shaping United States foreign policy

Course 2 • 41 hours

Course Details
  • What you will learn:
    • Describe the origins of United States foreign policy and how history, domestic institutions, and trade have shaped it.
    • Analyze American foreign policy and its impact on the world order.
    • Present interpretive and analytical arguments clearly through discussions.
Skills you will acquire:
  • Category: Analytical Thinking
  • Category: Political Knowledge

India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

Course 3 • 33 hours

Course Details
  • What you will learn:
    • Describe the scope and horizon of India-United States relations, focusing on government-to-government interactions and interpersonal ties.
    • Show the intricacies of US-India relations and the development of ties over the years.
    • Identify the various actors involved in India-US relations—business, think tanks, academia, diaspora, and popular culture, among others.
    • Present interpretive and analytical arguments clearly through discussions.
Skills you will acquire:
  • Category: Analytical Thinking
  • Category: Cultural Awareness
  • Category: Political Knowledge