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This course analyzes the major civil rights laws that Congress has enacted since the 1960s, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Fair Housing Act, the Public Accommodations ACt, the AGe Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The course provides an in-depth study of the statutory language of each of these laws, examines how courts have interpreted the statutes, and explores the policy arguments in favor and against such laws. The course also reviews the history context surrounding the enactment of these statutes, including an examination of the civil rights movement as a political and social force. This course is offered in person in Washington, D.C. only to students who are participating in the Bing Stanford in Washington Program.

Purposeful Advocacy - Changing Public Policy for Good: A Policy Maker/Advocate's Perspective

Art and the City will teach students to think critically about a category of cultural production often excluded from academic study: public art. We will begin by considering how Pierre Charles L'Enfant's 1791 urban plan formed the backdrop against which public art would come to thrive. Through studies of early monuments and government-backed arts commissions of the twentieth century, students will establish a historical foundation for the exploration of contemporary murals, street art, and site-specific installations. As we approach the contemporary era, we will investigate the close relationship between public art, social activism, and urban regeneration. Each week will focus on a distinct artwork or monument; through the consideration of iconography, materials, scale, creative process, and physical location, students will sharpen their visual analysis skills and develop new modes of thinking about a variety of visual material. Over the quarter, we will develop a working definition of public art and consider how public art in D.C. communicates, shapes, and even contests the nation's identity. This course will involve lectures by the professor, group discussion, guest speakers from the local public art community, museum visits, and on-site learning. This course is offered to students in the Stanford in Washington program in Washington, DC. only.

How is China reshaping the future of global power and influence? This course offers an in-depth exploration of China's rise as a dominant player in the modern world, examining the strategic, political, and technological forces that define its global ambitions. Through a blend of historical context and contemporary analysis, students will uncover how China's foreign policy challenges the established international order, from economic diplomacy to technological innovation, military strategy, and beyond. Participants will critically assess key themes such as trade wars, technology competition, and military modernization, as well as China's Belt and Road Initiative and its complex relationship with the United States. Whether you're focused on international relations, technology, business, or security, this course will provide a nuanced understanding of the dynamics shaping 21st-century global power competition. By the end of the course, students will gain fresh perspectives on the geopolitical and technological trends driving China's ascent, and how they will shape the future of global governance, economics, and security. This course is offered in Washington, DC for students in the SIW Program Only.

In this course, we will explore stress & resilience along with a number of strategies including mindfulness, gratitude, self-care, yoga, reflection, and connection. Students will learn ways to improve resilience and well-being by investing time, space and care into routines. Come ready to explore, reflect, and connect with peers. This course is offered in person in Washington, D.C. only to students who are participating in the Bing Stanford in Washington Program.

The first 100 days have set the tone for every presidency since Franklin Roosevelt took office during the Depression. As Donald Trump begins a second term, this exclusive seminar will examine the 47th president's embrace of unitary executive theory, cooption of congressional Republicans, and remaking of federal courts. Special attention will be paid to threatened norms, such as the independence of the Justice Department, and rules, including the Senate's legislative filibuster and FBI director Chris Wray's 10-year term. Other units will explore Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, Vice President JD Vance's brand of National Conservatism, the Senate after Mitch McConnell, Stephen Miller's mass deportation project and Russ Vought's implementation of Project 2025. The class will track efforts to weaken the so-called Deep State by diluting civil service protections, as well as the president's use of his trade authority and pardon power. Students will analyze Trump's inaugural address on January 20, a confirmation hearing for a Cabinet nominee and the Democratic debate over how to resist Trump as the party elects a new chairman on Feb. 1. This course is only offered to students attending the Stanford in Washington Program in Washington, D.C.