In association with the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in European Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University and Prague College, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy is organising the eleventh year of its European Summer School. This Summer School has always been truly diverse and international, as was demonstrated last year when 32 students from 17 countries participated.The European Summer School 2014 is titled 'Central Europe in the EU - 10 Years After' and will focus on experience of Central European countries with their membership in the European Union. However, the history will not be the major issue - all the workshops and lectures will try to touch the current topical political and economic themes in the European Union. In this context, some of the policies and their perspectives will we examined in depth (e.g. defence, agriculture, home affairs, energy security, budget, democracy promotions). All teachers participating in ESS 2014 possess broad academic and practical experiences and will strive to emphasise the views of the Central European Countries (Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia) in the European Union. Participants of the ESS 2014 will be able to discuss and learn more about the political and economic challenges the EU is currently facing.This extraordinary event will provide a great opportunity to share ideas with policy analysts from the Czech Republic who are carrying out research on EU policies. Thanks to the excellent relations and co-operation between EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy and many other organisations involved, you will have the opportunity to listen to and discuss the views of other experts. Participation in this Summer School will not only provide you with a great opportunity to gain more knowledge about the EU, but will also allow you to become an active designer of policy solutions and strategies to the challenges the region is facing.The 12-day intensive programme consists of nine workshops and some other guest lectures. Despite the heavy course schedule, time will also be devoted for participants and faculty members to share their experiences in less formal settings.Classroom workshops will take place from Monday to Friday both in the mornings and afternoons. This will enable students to discuss the topics in depth and will contribute to the process of learning. Reading materials for each of the workshops will be published and ready to download on the project website at least three weeks before the students' arrival, enabling them to come to Prague well prepared for the School and to get the most out of the courses offered.The School's working language is English.The topics of workshops and guest lectures are following:- Multi-speed Europe from the Central European Perspective- Populism and Euroscepticism in Central Europe Ten Years After- Common Foreign and Security Policy, European Defence Policy- Economy in the EU - Single Market, its benefits and perspective- Justice and Home Affairs- Economy in Central Europe - Catching up?- Integration of Minorities in Central Europe- Energy Security, Sustainable Energy and Climate Change- Is There Any Central European Identity? My Hero, Your Enemy. Mutual Image and Stereotypes of CE Countries- Central Europe in the shade of Germany- Visegrad Group in Brussels - Effective Co-operation or Unfulfilled Expectations?- NATO and the European Union
Period12-07-2014 - 23-07-2014 (2 weeks)
Target group
The programme is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a college or university. In case you have just graduated from university or have been accepted, please write us directly and we will consider your application.
Course aim
As a student of the ESS 2014 you will be invited to participate in the process of exchanging thoughts and visions about the roles of Central European countries in shaping the EU policies with experts of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy as well as many other partners. EU policy analyses completed by the Institute constantly receive a high evaluation from both Czech and international policy makers. EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy is a member of the European Policy Institute Network (EPIN) and Policy Association for an Open Society (PASOS). Furthermore, it supports international cooperation for EU policy research and evaluation. (For more information on the research programs please refer to: www.europeum.org)Bringing international students to Prague for the intensive twelve days programme is intended to be a fruitful academic and cross-cultural experience combining both workshops and informal social interactions with your colleagues students of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. Living and studying in Prague, one of the most fascinating capitals of Europe, will enable you to explore the richness and beauty of the Central European culture. This part of the programme will be organised through a variety of visits and special events. The ESS marks an ideal component of a longer stay in the Czech Republic or other parts of Central and Eastern Europe during your summer of 2014.
Credits
0.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 950[Convert to USD]This fee will cover:- Tuition- Reading materials- Travel pass for public transport in Prague- Housing and two meals a day (breakfast and lunch)- Fieldtrips as well as cultural activities and special eventsUSD 1200We accept payments in Euros as well as in Dollars.
Course leader
EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy is one of the best Czech think tanks that undertakes programme, project, publishing and training activities related to the European integration matters. It is a non-profit, non-partisan and independent institute that
EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy European Integration, Economics, Politics, Visegrad Group, Central Europe
Address: Ryt%EDřsk%E1 31, Prague 1, Czech Republic
Postal code: 110 00
City: Prague
Country: Czech Republic
Website: http://www.europeum.org/ess2014/
E-mail: ess2014@europeum.org
Phone: +420224186207
