July 13-August 7, 2006
Experience Greece in a unique environment with more than 80 university students from 20 countries. The International Institute for Political and Economic Studies (IIPES) is an academic program that explores major political, economic and cultural issues important to the Eastern Mediterranean region. Students from a wide range of
nationalities, religions and ethnicities have a chance to interact, learn and share their experiences in ways that can benefit their educational and professional
development.
Students attend courses in political economy, history, philosophy, and conflict management. In addition to classes, students participate in dialogue designed to promote international exchange. This combination of events leads to life-long friendships and an exchange of ideas that cannot be gained elsewhere.
For three weeks, students will attend classes, listen to prominent speakers, and attend special events designed to engage them in an educational, cultural and social exchange. This combination of activities leads to life-long friendships and ideas that cannot be gained elsewhere.
Come “Live and Learn” in Greece this summer!
History
The International Institute for Political and Economic Studies (IIPES) was launched by The Fund for American Studies in 1996 to provide a much-needed academic and leadership experience for the young leaders of the Middle East and the Balkans.
IIPES finds a common ground between the forces that divide people. Despite being the cradle of civilization, the Eastern Mediterranean is the site of enormous historic and current tension. It is a region marked by conflict, but it is also rich with opportunity and cultural beauty by serving as the crossroads between Europe, Asia, and Africa. The region offers unique windows of opportunity for international and multicultural learning experiences. It is in this spirit that IIPES is offered to
outstanding students who demonstrate a potential for leadership.
Students from select nations in the Middle East and the Balkans join American students to study important principles of political and economic organization and how those ideas relate to international conflict and conflict resolution. The Institute is intended for the serious student who enjoys exploring ideas about politics, culture, and economics, and who is willing to be challenged by stimulating ideas and cultural exchange. The Institute teaches participants to understand individual liberty, the rule of law, and the price system within the contexts of
cooperation, tolerance, and a civil society. In addition to these lessons, students participate in a conflict resolution workshop designed to teach students ways to break down the barriers between historical conflicts. Students who attend the Institute represent the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Palestinian Authority, Romania, Serbia and
Montenegro, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, and the United States of America.
visit :
http://www.tfasinternational.org/iipes/about/index.asp
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