The course provides an opportunity to reflect on the recent political upheavals in Russia and in Ukraine. The aim of this course is, however, to explore national identity and nationalism in Europe and Russia disentangled from the news and to reveal hidden historically embedded patterns. The course will be built on texts and data of recent research materials with interdisciplinary, comparative and empirical approaches. Its overall objective is to raise participants%E2%80%99 awareness of the synergy resulting from these various approaches. Course faculty will include well-known international experts and CEU faculty. The target audience includes MA students interested in the interdisciplinary aspects of nationalism and national identity as well as PhD students working on problems of national identity in Central and Eastern Europe in the context of the transformation crisis. We also encourage applications from students of leading Russian universities willing to take part in the century-old dialogue between Russia and Europe on the nature of national identity. Participants will be expected to arrive with a basic understanding of global and national framework conditions for the transformation crisis in the countries of Eastern and Central Europe. They will also be expected to be familiar with core concepts of theories of nationalism, historical conditions of the area and principles of research methods through advanced studies, reading, research and/or practice. High level of fluency in written and spoken English will be a requirement for participation.Application deadline: February 14, 2015

Course leader
Gyorgy Csepeli, Department of Sociology, Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE), Budapest, HungaryAntal Orkeny, Department of Sociology, Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE), Budapest, HungaryFaculty:Liana Grancea, Center for European and Eurasian Studies, Un

Target group
Target groupThe program encourages applications from junior career faculty as well as graduate students and researchers in nationalism studies, history, political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology, and Slavic studies. The course attracts students from around the world, allowing participants to explore conflict resolution from diverse perspectives and contexts. While this is an academic course on European and Russian national identity, it is offered not only for students, but also for professionals interested in public policy and inter-ethnic conflict resolution. Pre-requisitesParticipants will be expected to arrive with a basic understanding of global and national framework conditions for the transformation crisis in the countries of Eastern and Central Europe. They will also be expected to be familiar with core concepts of theories of nationalism, historical conditions of the area and principles of research methods through advanced studies, reading, research and/or practice. High level of fluency in written and spoken English will be a requirement for participation.Language requirementThe language of instruction is English, thus all applicants have to demonstrate a strong command of spoken and written English to be able to participate actively in discussions at seminars and workshops.

Course aim
The course provides an opportunity to reflect on the recent political upheavals in Russia and in Ukraine. The aim of this course is, however, to explore national identity and nationalism in Europe and Russia disentangled from the news and to reveal hidden historically embedded patterns. The course will be built on texts and data of recent research materials with interdisciplinary, comparative and empirical approaches. Its overall objective is to raise participants' awareness of the synergy resulting from these various approaches. Course faculty will include well-known international experts and CEU faculty.



Credits info
2 ECTS Our courses offer ECTS points, which may be accepted for credit transfer by the participants' home universities. Those who wish to obtain these credits should inquire about the possible transfer at their home institution prior to their enrollment. The Summer University Office will send a transcript to those who have fulfilled all the necessary course requirements and request one.

Fee info
EUR 550: payable until May 28 EUR 500: payable until April 30

Scholarships
Financial aid is available in the following categories:- tuition waiver- accommodation grant- travel grant (full or partial)

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