The goal of the School deals with the post-Cold War challenges, designed in particular to help the South-East Europe and CIS students to learn about democratic development, human rights, peace and security issues and to look into emerging patterns of economic growth, as well as on integration factors and the new policies of EU neighbourhood. The problems of the Enlarged Europe will be analysed in depth through the active participation of an International Faculty.
General information
Thanks to its scientific and methodological approach, tested during the past twelfth editions, the School contributes in creating strong roots for high standards of self-understanding and tolerance, looked upon as basic values for the advancing of the civil societies, for the consolidation of political institutions in South-Eastern Europe, Caucasus and CIS, and the overcoming of conflicts in these Regions. Indeed, these are the basic prerequisites for the integration of this Area inside the EU in the next future, or for the establishment of a good neighbourhood.
At the same time, the young generations coming form these areas are expected to become members of the new leadership, supporters of democratic principles, human rights values and free market economies. These generations could also become able to create, in their own countries, positive expectations from economic and democratic integration in Europe or from a strong cooperation with the EU, reversing the current trends, particularly in South East and CIS Europe, where strong national confrontations and ethnic contrasts are often considered as values.
Both the high quality of the Faculty and the trans-European character of the School students provide an ideal environment for the development of interpersonal and intercultural relationships between East and West Europeans and for the shared learning about political questions of common concern. The School is, in this sense, a good opportunity to foster a cultural rehabilitation of young generations coming from countries involved in nationalistic tensions and, sometimes, in war activities.
Official language: English
Requirements
The minimum qualification required is a 1st level university degree.
Candidates: Students with a background in Politics, Economics, Law, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Agrarian Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Literature and Communication Sciences.
Number of participants: 40
Fees
For students from the EU and Overseas: 950 €
The fee includes: board and lodging expenses in Cervia (from dinner in the evening of Sept. 2nd to breakfast on Sept. 15th), didactic materials, tuition, and free access to Internet after the lectures. Please note that the travel expenses are to be covered separately by the admitted students themselves.
Methods of payment
After receiving the letter of admission, selected candidates are asked to pay the first instalment of € 500.00 within seven days. If no proof of payment is received, the "Centro" reserves the right to cancel the application and offer the place to somebody else on the waiting list.
Please pay attention to the following instructions:
payments must be made by bank transfer
on bank account Unicredit Banca SpA, P.za Saffi 43
Ag. 3400 Forlì-Saffi
IBAN: IT62E0200813220000001443728
or on bank account No. 000001443728,
ABI 02008, CAB 13220, SWIFT UNCRIT2BZ12
The bank transfer must specify the name of the participant. The right description to be given on the receipt of payment is as follows: "Summer School 2007, first instalment and registration fee".
After payment has been made, please send a copy of the bank transfer to us by fax, reporting your name and the description mentioned above.
The second installment of the remaining amount, accounting for €450.00, is to be paid not later that 25th August, according to the same procedure, but indicating: second installment.
Cancellation policy
Should participants cancel their participation before the strict deadline of 14th August 2007, €250.00 will be refunded.
After 14th August 2007, no fees will be refunded.
Application procedure
Applicants must send a curriculum vitae and an endorsement letter by e-mail, fax or regular mail to:
Centro per l’Europa Centro-Orientale e Balcanica
"Beyond the Enlargement. The Wider Europe and the new Neighbourhood "
Corso della Repubblica 88/A,
47100 Forlì, Italy
Phone: +39-0543-36304/ 23000
Fax: +39-0543-377088
E-mail: dessislava.krasteva@poloforli.unibo.it
sscervia.iecob@poloforli.unibo.it
Filling in the application form on-line
For more details on the Cervia International Summer School and the application form, log on to our website and click on: "Summer School".
The application form will be available on our website from March 2007.
The selection of the students will be done directly by the members of the International Network Europe and the Balkans, coordinated by Centro per l’Europa Centro- Orientale e Balcanica of the University of Bologna. That system permits to choose the best students on the basis of their curriculum vitae, i.e. those able to follow the programmes and to profit the most from the school’s formative offer.
Deadline for application
31st May 2007 is the deadline set for receiving the properly completed Application Form, together with a copy of the curriculum vitae and an endorsement letter.
Incomplete applications and /or applications received after this deadline will not be considered.Scholarships opportunities
Participants from Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans are eligible for grants that cover both the course fees and the board and lodging (in double or triple rooms).
Please note: the grant covers only expenses starting from the dinner of Sept. 2nd to the breakfast of Sept. 15th included. Additional overnight stays or additional meals must be paid directly by the participants. As for the travel expenses, a contribution may be offered.
Insurance
Travel Insurance: It is essential that all visitors take out travel insurance before leaving for Cervia, so as to cover for any expenses incurred as the result of lost or stolen property, as well as late arrival or early departure due to unforeseen circumstances. Cancelled bookings are subject to the Cancellation Policy above specified.
Medical Insurance: Some countries may have a reciprocal arrangement with Italy so that medical care is free. If not, it is essential for participants to take out medical insurance for the duration of their stay. This is especially important if participants have particular medical problems that may require attending to during their stay.
Credits and evaluation
The students whose overall performance is positively evaluated by their tutors will receive a certificate endorsed by the University of Bologna, with 6 ECTS points
Accomodation and meals
The Hotel Genzianella, opposite the beach and close to the historical centre of Cervia, has been the chosen location since 1996. Functional facilities, which include well-furnished classrooms, seminar rooms, reading lounges, and computer laboratories, are available for the use of both teachers and students.
Hotel Genzianella/ Lungomare
viale Roma 85, Cervia, Italy
Phone: +39 0544 970442
Fax: +39 0544 972913
Students facilities and resources
Free access to Internet and functional facilities, which include well-furnished classrooms, seminar rooms, reading lounges, and computer laboratories, are available for the use of both teachers and students.
Sponsors
CEI (Central European Initiative), Municipality of Cervia and Centre for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies – University of Sarajevo
Organization
Centro per l’Europa Centro-Orientale e Balcanica,
University of Bologna,
Corso della Repubblica 88/A
47100 Forlì, Italy
Phone: +39 0543 36304
Fax: +39 0543 377088
e-mail: eurobalk@spbo.unibo.it
web site
Director: Prof. Stefano Bianchini
Tutors:
Andrea Saba
Sara Barbieri
Agnes Romanini
Sabrina Dubbini
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