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Democracy and Civil Society

Belfast, Northern Ireland This program will focus on the themes of democracy, inclusion and active citizenship: minorities and participation. Lectures will be multi-disciplinary and taught in English.

The course content is structured around five clusters:

1. Democray and minority participation
2. Conceptions of minorities
3. Minority policies
4. Minorities in the international context
5. Identity politics
6. Dialogue with local actors on minority issues

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 the Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland. All participants will be accommodated in the Elms student accommodation residence: full details at:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/StudentAccommodationServices/. This is a short walk from the main campus at Queen’s University. A social and cultural programme is offered and includes movies, concerts, and excursions.

Please see the program website and brochure for complete details.

Dates:

August 3-16, 2008

Credit:

Pol Sc 3900 Special Readings

Estimated Costs:

UMSL Tuition: $742.80 (Subject to change. Summer rates announced in April.)
Program Fee: 600 Euros*
Airfare: $1,000 (estimate)
Mandatory Health Insurance: $38
Personal Expenses: $500 (depends on personal habits)

*Program fee includes accommodation, three 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 22.

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.