2011 International Summer Schools, Centre for International Studies and Research, Montreal (CERIUM), July 2011

2011 International Summer Schools

For the past five years, a growing number of citizens interested in international affairs have taken part in the International Summer Schools of the Centre for International Studies at the Université de Montréal (CERIUM).

These intensive seminars, taking place over six days and led by a dozen experts, are open to graduate students, undergraduates (under some conditions), concerned citizens, members of NGOs, business people and other members of the public.

It is possible to register weekly or daily, focus on a theme by enrolling in a variety of seminars offered simultaneously or obtain a pass providing full access to all of the seminars offered in the summer program.

CERIUM’s International Summer Schools will be held from July 4th to July 16th, 2011.

For students, our summer schools count for three credits at the Masters level and are open, under some conditions, to those in their final undergraduate year. In many cases, additional seminars may be taken by credited students. These are usually offered immediately prior to and after the conference week.

CERIUM offers also distinct but simultaneous versions of its summer school seminars in French.

First Week 4-9 July 2011
- China, Superpower!
Chinese, North American and European experts offer a six-day, in-depth examination of China. Among the topics covered: China’s economy and social safety net, human rights in China, the rule of law and the enduring strength of the ruling Communist Party.

- USA 2011: A Nation on the Edge?
Political, economic, cultural and social changes have been under way in the United States since the beginning of Barack Obama’s presidency. American and Canadian experts explain and analyze these changes.

- Human rights on Earth: A diagnosis
Six days of intensive training on human rights. Subjects include the evolution of human rights internationally and the universal periodic review mechanism of the Council on Human Rights.

- The Scandinavian model: tools for success
Six days to present and analyze the elements of the so-called "Scandinavian model", initially developed as they did before 1970 in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark, and how it has evolved since the early twenty-first century.

Second Week: 11-16 July 2011
- The Arab Spring
Experts analyze the current situation in the Arab world. Among the topics covered : Historical Overview; The role of women, youth, social networks and the role of the army; Islam in the Arab Revolutions; Oil and Economics; Case Studies: Egypt and the Gulf, Tunisia, Libya, North Africa, the impact on Iran, The Great Powers and the Arab spring, Impact on the Israeli-Palestinian ...

- International Crisis
A simulation in which a country’s government and largest bank have fallen. Divided into groups (representing the U.S., NATO, the IMF and the World Bank), participants are given six days to find a resolution to the crisis.

STUDENT RATES
This information is intended for students who do not wish to be credited.
Follow this link if you wish to recieve credits for your participation in a summer schools program.
- Important : No receipt for tax purposes will be issued by the CERIUM.
- To be considered a student, you must have been enrolled in an educational institution since at least January 2011.
- Supporting documents should be sent by e-mail or by fax (514.343.7348).
- Click here to find out why there are different student rates

Students from Québec
Registration fees : 550,00$ + taxes

Students outside Québec in North America
Registration fees : $770 + tax
- Important : All Canadian students from outside Quebec, foreign students and students not requiring a certificate must send us valid proof of registration in a college or university as of January 2010 or later. (Accepted documents : most recent dated transcript, statement of most recent registration fees.)

Students outside North America
Registration fees : $550 + tax
- Important : All Canadian students from outside Quebec, foreign students and students not requiring a certificate must send us valid proof of registration in a college or university as of January 2010 or later. (Accepted documents: most recent dated transcript, statement of most recent registration fees.)

For further information and registrations, please visit CERIUM Summer Schools website here