Why is life expectancy for people in wealthy countries nearly 40 years greater than those in poor countries? Are there simply too many people on the planet to ensure good health and health care for all? This course examines the relationship between health and development, and the social, political
The Summer summer School school offers a platform to students and teachers from international universities to engage in the interdisciplinary analysis of new conceptual approaches for a redefinition of the Americas in times of worldwide globalization. Thematic seminars in the respective fields
The module contents represent interdisciplinary perspectives, and all three modules must therefore be completed in order to be credited. The main teaching approach consists of lectures combined with discussion workshops and field excursions. The final evaluation is based on an individual paper
Are economic crises preventable and if so what is the role for government? Should recession that has resulted in rising unemployment discourage governments from raising the minimum wage? Are developed countries right to be concerned about competition from countries such as China and India? Why do
This unique collaborative programme allows students to study at two high quality European universities under the umbrella of one summer programme. The Global Citizenship Summer School offers students from around the world the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary enquiry into global
This course explores the relevance of spatial relations in understanding world politics. The term geopolitics was first coined in 1899 to describe the competing interests of mostly European states struggling for global influence. Since the 1990s, it has had a new lease of life as its attention to
One of the most pressing questions facing comparative social scientists concerns the role of the welfare state in mediating social inequalities in a global economy. While some scholars argue that the welfare state will whither in the face of shrinking state budgets and neoliberal austerity
This course examines how recent reforms and innovations are shaping the future development of health care systems in the British National Health Service and the United States. What factors determine population health? Is health care a right or a commodity? What factors led to the development of a
This special track offers you the opportunity to explore Europe, a continent of great diversity, the rich European history and the challenges the continent faces today. This special track consists of: - European Cultures and Identities - European History: From Plato to NATO - Europe: Contemporary
This course explores the main intellectual, cultural and political traditions of Europe. Lecturers in the fields of history, philosophy, religion, art and other fields in the humanities will introduce students to key issues in European civilization from its ancient origins in Greece and Rome to the
