Regional Student Conference about Social Issues. This conference - a continuation of the highly successful 1st , 2nd , 3rd, 4th and 5th Conferences on Social issues - gathers youth from Kosova and the region to discuss important social issues their communities face. Ultimately, The 6th Kosovar and Regional Student Conference about Social issues aims to bring students from different ethnicities together in the effort to:
-provide an opportunity for youth to present scientific studies in a professional manner.
-create an environment in which the professional exchange of student ideas can occur.
-create an environment in which youth can engage in discussions and debate about issues important to Kosova and the region.
-generate new ideas and offer potential solutions to social issues.
-encourage youth to be active participants in society.
-build "cooperative bridges" among young people from different municipalities, ethnic groups and countries.
-inform public opinion about issues facing youth and the need to solve these problems.
ASK cordially invites students from high schools all over Kosova and the region to participate in this conference. It is our hope that students from different schools throughout Kosova, regardless of their ethnic, religious, or cultural background, will gather together and create an environment in which participants of the conference can exchange views about issues facing society in the spirit of respect and cooperation.
Yes, I Wish to Participate. What does the Conference look like?
Students will research any social issue they believe is both relevant and pertinent to society. After choosing a topic of research, each student/group of students must then write an original, well-researched and well-argued research paper examining their chosen issue. The final reports will then be submitted and reviewed by a panel of experts. The panel of experts will select the best reports, which will then be presented at the Conference. The selected students will present their in the format of a 15 minute presentation. Following each presentation 15 minutes will be allotted for questions, answers and debate. Throughout each presentation there will be simultaneous translation in all of the languages participating in the conference. At the end of the conference, students who participated in the conference will receive a "Certificate of Excellence". Those who submitted reports but were not asked to present will receive a "Certificate of Appreciation".
The Conference will be held in Prishtina at the American School of Kosova. Participants from municipalities other than Prishtina will be accommodated in the ASK dormitories free of charge. ASK will both transportation (by bus) and accommodation expenses necessary for the participants.
What I Need to Know???
For those interested in participating in this conference, here is a list of the most important information:
-The final date of submission is November 6, 2009. Reports should be original and authentic. Each report must be submitted as a hard copy together with a copy of the report on CD. Reports must be submitted at the American School of Kosova in Prishtina.
-A maximum of three people in each group.
-Those selected for presentation at the conference will be notified on December 4, 2009.
-The Conference will be a two-day event, taking place on December 11 and 12, 2009
-Transportation costs (by bus) and accommodation expenses will be covered by ASK.
- The official language of the conference is English. We will provide simultaneous translation from the local languages into English and vice versa.
Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by either phone or email (shown above).
The American School of Kosova and the organizing group is looking forward to your participation.
Sincerely,
Ereblir Kadriu
Conference Director
ereblir@hotmail. com
Erwin Selimos
Conference Assistant Director
eselimos@gmail. com
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