Organized by the:
Luxembourg Institute for
European and International Studies
Black Sea University Foundation
European Cultural Centre, Bucharest
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
· students, young researchers and professionals interested in the topics
· representatives of higher education, of specialized institutions, of political parties, of NGO’s, of the mass-media
MAIN SPEAKERS
Prof. G. MICHAEL AMBROSI
University of Trier
Dr. ARMAND CLESSE
Director, Luxembourg Institute for European and International Studies
Prof. CHRISTOPHER COKER
London School of Economics
Prof. MIRCEA MALITZA
President, Black Sea University Foundation Vicepresident, European Cultural Centre
Dr. ADRIAN PABST
University of Nottingham
MAIN SESSIONS
The most vital challenges/threats: poverty, diseases, conflicts (ethnic, religious, economic), demographic developments, shortage of natural resources, destruction of the environment, xenophobia, nihilism, totalitarianism
One model of society for all, or various models for different parts of the world ?
Key forces shaping the coming world: material, ideological, spiritual, religious
Crucial values for the future society/societies: autonomy, tolerance, empathy, respect for life
How to respond to the most important challenges: globally ? regionally ? locally ? By way of material and/or non-material means ?
The future of freedom (Is there a looming totalitarian
temptation ?)
Desirable and feasible political dispensations for the coming society/societies (Does democracy have a future ?)
The possible future economic system(s): going beyond capitalism and socialism
Institutions of global reach for the coming world: is there a need for new structures ?
Rethinking and reinventing man’s relation with other creatures and with nature
Going beyond viability: creating a world it will be worth living in
VENUE
The course will be held at Vama Veche, a youth holiday village, which is situated at about 50 km south of Constantza, the main Romanian port on the Black Sea coast.
Access ways:
¨ by air: Mihail Kogãlniceanu airport of Constantza ; transfer by bus/taxi (80 km)
¨ by car: E60, E70, E81, E87
¨ by train: railway station at Constantza or Mangalia; transfer by bus
The cost of 395 Euro includes participation
fee, accommodation in double rooms with own bathroom and all meals.
The working language is English.
Application deadline: 8 August 2008
The environment
The weather at this time of the year is particularly nice and warm at the seaside. The sun is shining brightly on the wide beach of Vama Veche , and the water temperature is well above 200 C, inviting to swimming parties. Besides, the Black Sea shore landscape is delightful, with large orchards and vineyards. Mangalia, the nearest town, whose ancient name is Callatis, boasts vestiges from the age of the Hellenic colonization in the 6th century BC through the times of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rules.
For more information on the programme, you may like to contact:
Mrs. Maria Burº-Popescu, Executive Director
European Cultural Centre, Bucharest
49-51, Sf. Voievozi St., apt. 16
Bucharest-1, Romania
Tel./fax:+4021- 6503280;tel. :+4021-6508145
E-mail: cti@clicknet. ro
The Luxembourg Institute for European and International Studies (LIEIS) is a forum of intellectual discussions and research, as well as a platform of training and upgrading for undergraduates and young professionals from both western and eastern countries.
One of LIEIS’ constant themes of research and debate has been the European integration viewed as a particularly dynamic and challenging process. The topic has been explored for the last 14 years under the form of summer schools organized by the Institute in cooperation with the Black Sea University Foundation, and, later on, with the European Cultural Centre in Romania.
The 2008 seminar goes beyond the boundaries of the European Union in an attempt to question the strengths and weaknesses of the present world, and address the choices left for the human society/societies in our century.
If you wish to join in the programme, please fill in the following application form:
First name:
Last name:
Institution:
Position:
Payment of the 395 Euro can be made:
¨ in cash, at arrival
¨ by bank transfer
¨ I wish to apply for a scholarship
(only for students)
All candidates are kindly requested to send the filled in Application Form together with:
¨ Curriculum Vitae
¨ Letter of Intention
¨ Two Letters of Recommendation
¨ Two page Essay (on a topic of the seminar)
to the
EUROPEAN CULTURAL CENTRE, BUCHAREST
Centrul European de Culturã, Bucureºti
49-51, Sfinþii Voievozi St., 4th floor, apt. 16, Bucharest-1, Romania
Application deadline: 8 August 2008
Bank transfer to account
RO46 RNCB 0090000508330003 (Euro) or RO03 RNCB 0090000508330001 (Lei) opened by the European Cultural Centre at the Romanian Commercial Bank, Lipscani branch, 18-20 Lipscani St., Bucharest – 3, Romania
Swift: RNCB ROBU
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