GPS Summer School ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** *========================================================================================= * Central Europe between the interests of the world (super)powers (USA, Russia and China) *========================================================================================= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Description of Geopolitics Summer School ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IPS FSS is glad to announce its Summer School in Geopolitics, which is going to be held in Republic in 2015. Its location in the heart of Europe makes it more capable of offering a programme for our participants. Our experts and external professionals in covered fields w this event. • The Geopolitics Summer School has a highly interactive character, with a focus on the va geopolitical traditions. • The module offers lectures, workshops and final student presentations. • It also involves an individual and a group assignment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Geopolitics Summer School basic information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Period: June 28th – July 4th Preferred pre-knowledge: awareness of major political, social and economic trends along wi political situation in particular regions. Evaluation: final group presentation/project Number of participants: 15 - 25 ECTS: 6 Course fee: €390 (120 Euros per person for sharing accommodation) Language: English Deadline: Please fill in the application form and send it, along with your CV to riegl@fsv 30, 2014. The selected participants will be notified. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Target Audience of Geopolitics Summer School ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Students currently enrolled in Bachelor´s, Master’s or PhD´s degree programs in Geopolitic Political Science, International Relations and Economics and other relevant fields. There country limits for the application. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Importance of Geopolitics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Geopolitics was for a long time forgotten and omitted way to analyse the international pol the return of revanschism, annexation as a political tool, or creation of un-governed and territories its prominence as analytical tool comes back into spotlights. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Geopolitics Summer School teaches students to ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ a) become familiar with concepts theories of Classic, Realpolitik Geopolitics, NeoClassic Critical Geopolitics and Russian Geopolitics, b) understand geographic limits and potential of power, c) analyse current geopolitical trends and threats, d) understand the situation in particular region and external players. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Academic Staff ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Members of Geopolitical studies and external experts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Literature for Geopolitics Summer School ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ a) Geopolitics: The Geography of International Relations by Saul Cohen, Rowman and Littlef b) Geopolitical Reader by G. O´Tuathail, 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ How to apply ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please fill in the application form [ URL "GPC-13-version1-application_form.doc"] and send your CV to riegl@fsv.cuni.cz [ URL "mailto:riegl@fsv.cuni.cz"] . The selected participants will be notified. • The programme is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a college or univer graduated. • The preliminary application deadline is May 30, 2015. • Approximately 15 to 25 students will be admitted to the Summer University. • Students admitted to the program are expected to participate fully, which means attendin and lectures. • A good level of English is essential for successful participation in the Summer Universi • Preliminary admitted students will be asked to confirm their attendance and pay the prog two weeks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Basic facts about previous Geopolitics Summer School: the EU as a Geopolitical Actor (2014 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • 45 application forms received • 30% of students were admitted ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fees and Cost ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The program fee is 390 EUR What is included: • Tuition (all lectures, workshops, discussions, final group presentations, evaluation) • Evening program (guided tours, excursions etc.) • Reading materials (an on-line version will be at your disposal after enrolling) • Coffee breaks and lunches • Airport-pickup • Assistance during your stay in Prague • In case you are accepted, paid the fee, and find out that you cannot participate in the for any reason, we will not refund the fee after May 30, 2015 (the sum will be used on a costs, storno fees, transfer fees, labour costs and storno fees) What is excluded: • Travel bursaries • Accommodation • Dinners • Pocket money • Medical insurance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Accommodation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Students, in case of interest, will be accommodated in a dormitory of Charles University s University campus in Jinonice. It is within walking distance to the Summer School venue (1 Address: FSS UK, U Kříže 8, Prague 5, 150 00