Democracy and its Discontents

Antwerp, Belgium This program will focus on the themes of democracy, inclusion and active citizenship: democracy and its discontents. Lectures will be multi-disciplinary and taught in English.

The summer school is set up as a residential seminar where students and teaching staff are living and working together throughout the whole duration of the school. The venue of this year is in Antwerp and a seaside resort for part of the time. A social and cultural programme is offered and includes movies, concerts, and excursions.

More details on the program coming soon.

Dates:

July 6-18, 2009

Credit:

Pol Sc 3900 Special Readings

Estimated Costs:

UMSL Tuition: $773.40 (3 credits. 2008 rate; summer 2009 rate TBA in April.)
Program Fee: 600 Euros*
Airfare: $1,000 (estimate)
Mandatory Health Insurance: $47
Personal Expenses: $500 (depends on personal habits)

*Program fee includes accommodation, two meals daily, excursions, and course materials.

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Application Process:
Students will need to submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office. Forms are available online or in the Study Abroad Office, 261 MSC. Deadline is February 23.

1. UMSL Study Abroad Application Form
2. One letter of reference
3. Transcript (Use study abroad transcript request form)
4. Scholarship application and scholarship essay

Upon your acceptance to the program, additional forms will be mailed to you. You will need to complete and return them to the Study Abroad Office in a timely manner.

Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
All UM-St. Louis students who study abroad are required to attend pre-departure orientation. This session will cover registration and financial aid, credit transfer, travel, health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Details and location.