DEADLINE 1 July - SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011, "Introduction to Federalism and Europe", Canterbury, 27 August - 2 September

by **gap** Tue 07 Jun 2011, 23:08

SUMMER UNIVERSITY IN CANTERBURY
University of Kent
August 27th to September 2nd, 2011
"Introduction to Federalism and Europe"
Co-Sponsor: The James Madison Trust

Lectures
- The history of the federal idea
- The tools of comparative federalism
- Comparative Federalism: Switzerland, Germany and the United States
- Federalism and the Management of Diversity
- Conflict resolution and federalism
- A federalist approach of the European Integration

Workshops:
- Simulation Game on Federalism

Course Details
- Working Language: English
- Credits: 4,5 ECTS (optional oral exam and essay)
- Housing: on campus (University of Kent, UK)

Composition of the group
The group is generally composed of about 20 participants from various countries.

Entry requirements
The course is oriented towards graduate students, but we also consider applications from students in their second and third year university studies and from young professionals.

Registration Fees: 300 euros (Including accomodations)

Extended Deadline: 1st July 2011

For further information visit Summer School's website here