SUMMER SCHOOL

CALL FOR APPLICATION OPEN
"intensive course on diversity management"
at the VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY OF KAUNAS
July 10 - 23, 2012

With the co-financement of the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme – ERASMUS - Intensive Programme (IP)

Call for application is open for the second edition of the Erasmus Intensive Programme on Diversity Managment which will take place in Kaunas, Lithuania, from July 10th to July 23rd, 2012.

The course is designed for 35 students and 15 teachers coming from 5 different European universities.

The overall aim of the course is to explore the subject of diversity; the specific objectives will be as follows

presenting the participants some relevant topics and theory related to the regulation and management of diversity and to the prevention, management and/or resolution of crises and conflicts;

developing perceptions and the analytical skills of the participants;

training the participants with methods and techniques for the management of diversity and for the prevention, management and/or resolution of conflict.

The main subjects of the course are:

• Political Theory and Ideologies,
• History,
• Comparative Government,
• Legal Instruments,
• New Minoritys,
• International Relations,
• Economics of Cultural Diversity,
• Regional Developement Policy.

ECTS: 6. The Intensive Programme is co-financed by the European Commission in the framework of the LLP Programme, Erasmus Intensive Programmes (IP) .

Working language: English

Who can apply:

Students enrolled in MA/PhD programmes of the University of Bologna and partner Univeristies of Ljubljana, Kaunas, Budapest and Graz, in the fields of Political Science, International Relations, Humanities, Business and Law.

Selection criteria

The assessment will be carried out on the basis of the candidates' qualifications, fluency in English, academic preparation and motivation. In case of high number of applications received, priority is given to students attending the MA MIREES given the relevance of the IP course to the teaching programme. The selection procedure is up to the Scientific Committee, composed by one representative from each partner institution. The Scientific Committee will pay particular attention to gender balance.

How to apply

APPLICATION FORM : (download) Application in PDF format and CV must be sent by email to the University contact person Ms. Luciana Moretti: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , deadline April 5th 2012

SELECTION NOTICE: Selected students will be informed by email within by May 10th 2012.

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