The Luxembourg Institute for European and International Studies is a forum of intellectual discussions and research as well as a platform of training and upgrading for undergraduates and young professionals from both western and eastern countries.One of the Institutes constant themes of research and debate has been the European integration viewed as a particularly dynamic and challenging process. The topic has been explored for the last 12 years under the form of summer schools organized by the Institute in cooperation with the Black Sea University Foundation and later on with the European Cultural Centre, Bucharest at Mangalia and Vama Veche in Romania.The 2006 seminar looks into the question whether there are, can and should be common values for the upcoming Europe, i.e. the European Union and beyond. Should the Europeans strive for a common ethos giving the continent a genuine impetus in its political, economic and social endeavours? How far will these values be different from those in other places of the world and how far will they be compatible with those? To what degree is the past of any guidance? Is it wise to have such a debate on values or might such an effort even prove counterproductive in the longer term? How far can a value debate contribute to the shaping of a common identity and thus also to the definition of a possible future role for Europe in the international system?Organized by the:Luxembourg Institute for European and International Studies Black Sea University FoundationEuropean Cultural Centre, BucharestApplication deadline 10 iulieVENUEThe course will be held at Vama Veche, a youth holiday village, which is situated at about 50 km south of Constantza, the main Romanian port on the Black Sea coast.Access ways: by air: Mihail Koglniceanu airport of Constantza; transfer by bus/taxi (80 km) by car: E60, E70, E81, E87 by train: railway station at Constantza or Mangalia; transfer by bus The cost of 365 Euro includes participation fee, accommodation in double rooms with own bathroom and all meals. The working language is English.Application deadline: 10 July 2006The environment The weather at this time of the year is particularly nice and warm at the seaside. The sun is shining on the wide beach of Vama Veche, and the water temperature is well above 200 C, inviting to swimming parties. Besides, the Black Sea shore landscape is delightful, with large orchards and vineyards. Mangalia, the nearest town, whose ancient name is Callatis, boasts vestiges since the age of the Hellenic colonization in the 6th century BC through the times of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rules. For more information on the programme, you may like to contact:Mrs. Maria Popescu, Executive DirectorEuropean Cultural Centre, Bucharest49-51, Sf. Voievozi St., apt. 16Bucharest-1, RomaniaTel./fax:+4021-3198145;tel.:+4021-3193280 E-mail: cti@clicknet.roWHO SHOULD ATTEND? students, young researchers and professionals interested in the topic representatives of higher educat-ion, of specialized institutions, of political parties, of NGOs, of the mass-media MAIN SPEAKERS Dr. ARMAND CLESSE Director, Luxembourg Institute for European and International StudiesProf. CHRISTOPHER COKER Lecturer, London School of EconomicsProf. MIRCEA MALITZAPresident, Black Sea University Foundation Vicepresident, European Cultural Centre Prof. G. MICHAEL AMBROSI University of TrierMARIO HIRSCH Editor in chief of the Letzebuerger LandMAIN SESSIONS -Are there universal values? Eternal values?- The debate on oriental vs occidental values (Asian vs Western values; Islamic vs Christian values)-Does it make sense to set up a catalogue of values?-The historical legacies: Greek and Roman; Renaissance, Enlightenment; French Revolution. What remains of these values? What should be kept of them?-How to preserve and defend values?-The values proclaimed and propagated by the European Union-Does the EU need a value discussion?-Are there differences between Eastern European and Western European values? If so, can there or should there be a convergence ?-How to promote values?-Do we need new values - in Europe and beyond?If you wish to join in the programme, please fill in the following application form: Summer SchoolThe Quest for European ValuesVama Veche, 20 26 August 2006APPLICATION FORMFirst name: Last name: Institution: Position: Payment of the 365 Euro course fee will be made: - in cash, at arrival- by bank transfer- I wish to apply for a scholarshipCandidates who request scholarships should send the filled in Application Form together with: Curriculum Vitae Letter of Intention Two letters of Recommendation Application deadline: 10 July 2006Please send the application documents to EUROPEAN CULTURAL CENTRE Centrul European de Cultura 49-51, Sfintii Voievozi St., 4th floor, apt. 16 Bucharest-1, Romania Tel./fax: +40213198145 The payment of 365 Euro ( 1,285 RON) can be made either in cash, at arrival, or by bank transfer to account RO41RNCB5038000020240011/EUR (Euro) or RO20RNCB5038000020240001/ROL (Lei) opened by the European Cultural Centre at the Romanian Commercial Bank, Lipscani branch, 18-20 Lipscani St., Bucharest 3, Romania
