Description

Academic Focus: Political Science; International Studies

Program Information: The Department of Political Science offers a five-week summer program on European Politics. The courses offered will include both a rigorous theoretical component developed through lectures and class discussion, and an applied, practical component realized through guest lectures and site visits.

The broad themes covered by the courses include the political life of the countries of contemporary Europe, including parties, voters, elections, and representative institutions; the democratic transition in Eastern Europe since the end of the Cold War, and the role of the European Union and the effects of European integration on the political processes of European countries. Following four weeks of classroom instruction in Berlin, site visits to Budapest, Prague and Brussels are planned where we will meet with experts and policy-makers.

The program is designed for Political Science and International Studies majors. No Knowledge of German is Required. Participating in the program will offer students the opportunity to observe firsthand the operation of bodies such as the European Union and the national parliaments of Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Belgium. All of the courses offered are being developed for the program in order to take advantage of the unique opportunity to visit institutions and hear from policymakers, officials, and scholars.

Courses:
POLS 385: Comparative Political Behavior
4 credit hours

This class examines what Europeans think about politics, how they vote, and how they are represented by political parties. The course combines description of trends in public opinion and elections with theoretical explanations of why these outcomes have occurred. Site visits include the national parliaments of Germany, the Netherlands, and Ireland and the European Union in Brussels, as well as meeting with party officials and parliamentarism.

POLS 385: Human Rights in Europe
4 credit hours

This course will provide students with an introduction to the politics of human rights in Europe. The course will focus on three human rights systems within Europe-national, regional and international. Particular attention will be paid to the interaction between the Council of Europe's Court of Human Right and the European Union's recent effort to protect and promote human rights. Site visits include the International Criminal Court, The European Court of Human Rights, The Council of Europe and the Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.

POLS 385: The EU and the Politics of Economic Decision-Making in Europe
4 credit hours

This course provides an introduction to decision-making in the European Union. We begin with a discussion of the main institutions and how they formulate, decide upon, and execute policy. We then consider how the Union makes economic policy in particular. We compare this capacity (or lack of it) with the economic challenges facing European countries. Our primary country cases will be the most important economic power in the Union, namely Germany and Ireland, the country facing the most significant financial hardship within the Euro zone. We will discuss the role of the European Union with policy-makers in Berlin and in Brussels.
Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA; good academic standing; at least 18 years of age; completion of a full year of college; and currently enrolled in a college/university.

Highlights

Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA; good academic standing; at least 18 years of age; completion of a full year of college; and currently enrolled in a college/university.

Application Deadlines: The deadline for receipt of applications is March 1. CIPA encourages students to submit their applications as early as possible because some programs fill up by the end of January.

Acceptance Process: This program is accepting applications on a rolling basis. Students will be notified with results within two weeks after submitting their completed application.

Living Arrangements: Students will be staying in a hostel, adjacent to the International Education of Students (IES) building, where the classes are going to be held.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• International Policy And Diplomacy
• International Relations
• Political Science/politics

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for the program cost for Summer.

Program Fees Include:

Cost includes an academic fee and a program fee for room, partial board, and insurance. This total includes eight semester hours, health and accident insurance (duration of program), accommodations at an international student foyer, two meals daily, cultural activities, and excursions.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Essay
• Other

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The Center for International Programs Abroad is dedicated to fulfilling Emory College's commitment to internationalization through study abroad. In collaboration with Emory faculty, CIPA develops, promotes, and administers programming for undergraduate students that encourages both intellectual and personal growth through challenging scholarship and cultural immersion. Its services support students and faculty before, during, and after the study abroad experience in order to ensure that study abroad is an essential part of an Emory College education.