East goes west - West goes east?: Searching for a new European order after 1990(Spring University Prague 2014)

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The objective of the Spring University Prague 2014, "East goes west - West goes east? Searching for a new European order after 1990," is to provide students with a broad understanding of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Europe after 1990. The course provides an interdisciplinary approach and combines multiple learning methods, such as lectures, workshops, round-table discussions, group-work and student presentations.Students will not only have the opportunity to explore a range of interesting topics and gain valuable insights into the current challenges and risks to the development of Europe, but will also improve their research and presentation skills. Moreover, the numerous free-time activities will provide a chance to enjoy the wide range of attractions that Prague has to offer.

Period
06-04-2014 - 17-04-2014 (2 weeks)

Target group
The programme is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a college or university or have recently graduated. Advanced bachelor students and master students of social sciences have the best chances to be admitted.

Course aim
- to provide students with a broad understanding of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Europe after 1990- to analyze the current challenges and risks to the development of Europe



Credits
8.0 ECTS creditsStudents will receive 8 ECTS credits for their active participation in the programme (including the final group presentations). They will be expected to prepare for the workshops (by reading the required materials in advance) and to write a seminar paper (15 - 20 pages) after the spring school.

Course fee
EUR 770[Convert to USD]Included in price:Tuition (all lectures, workshops, discussions etc. as mentioned on our website),Cultural and social events (as mentioned on our website),Reading materials (an on-line version will be at your disposal after enrolling), Housing at the Hall of Residence, 2 meals per day (breakfast and lunch)

Course leader
Charles University in Prague is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1348, it was the first university in the Holy Roman Empire and in Central Europe in general. The Spring University Programme is being organized by the

Scholarships
Please note that we cannot provide students of such a short time programmes with a scholarship. We support our students by looking for funding opportunities available through their university or non-governmental organizations.

Charles University in Prague area studies
Address: Spring University 2014, Charles University Prague, Faculty of Social Sciences, Smetanovo nabrezi 6, CZ-110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
Postal code: CZ-110 00
City: Prague
Country: Czech Republic
Website: http://spring-university.fsv.cuni.cz
E-mail: spring.university@fsv.cuni.cz
Phone: (+420) 251 080 250