19 Summer Course Degrees in Political Science 2024
Summer Course in Ignorance, Power, and Politics: Perspectives from Feminist and Political Epistemology
Vrije University - Summer & Winter graduate programs
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- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Full time
2 weeks
On-Campus
English
In the Summer Course in Ignorance, Power, and Politics: Perspectives from Feminist and Political Epistemology, participants receive a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of ignorance, a rapidly growing subdiscipline. The course explores the significance of ignorance in politics and its connection to issues of social power, utilizing political and feminist epistemology, while welcoming perspectives from all angles.
- Lille, France
Full time
4 weeks
On-Campus
English, French
We are happy to announce that the registration for the 2024 Summer school at Sciences Po Lille is officially open! Be Part of the Summer School 100% dedicated to clarify the complexity of Europe's past, present and future!
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Full time
2 weeks
On-Campus
English
Engage in current and historical debate with genuine intellectual rigour, by exploring the social and philosophical frameworks of political theory. From iconic politicians throughout the ages to modern-day conflicts, learn about the ever-changing world of politics on our fascinating course. We’ll explore democracy, the political landscape, and national tensions. Once up-to-speed on that, we’ll delve into areas such as economics and the inception of social democracy or socialist feminism and unheard voices.
- Antwerp, Belgium
Full time
5 days
On-Campus
English
Master the ins and outs of trust and public governance from a multi-level perspective, while considering the context of grand societal challenges. Drawing on high-level scientific expertise from multiple disciplines (incl. political science, communication science, law, behavioral economics, and public administration), you gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics, causes, and effects of trust in and between societal actors in multi-level public governance for societal transitions.
- Tübingen, Germany
Full time
4 weeks
On-Campus
English
The T-IES Summer School August comprises subject courses, a German language course (A1-A2), and an intercultural workshop titled “Thriving in Tübingen: Learning and Practicing Self-Care in an Intercultural Setting” that prepares participants for the very diverse setting in which all classes take place.
- Venice, Italy
Full time
10 days
On-Campus
English
The 19th edition of the Summer School in Cinema Human Rights and Advocacy is a training initiative jointly developed by the Global Campus of Human Rights (GC) and Picture People. The school is aimed at participants wishing to broaden their understanding on the connections between human rights, films, digital media and video advocacy, and learn how to use film as a tool for social change. The 10-day programme provides a safe, culturally rich and collaborative environment where diversity and inclusivity are embraced, original and critical thinking are encouraged, skills are honed, creativity is unleashed and networking with experts from the human rights arena and professionals from the film industry at the 81st Venice International Film Festival is supported.
- Stanford, USA
Full time
8 weeks
On-Campus
English
This course examines ethical and political questions that arise in doing public service work, whether volunteering, service learning, humanitarian endeavors overseas, or public service professions such as medicine and teaching. What motives do people have to engage in public service work? Are self-interested motives troublesome? What is the connection between service work and justice? Should the government or schools require citizens or students to perform service work? Is mandatory service an oxymoron?
- Stanford, USA
Full time
8 weeks
On-Campus
English
This seminar is devoted to an examination of United Nations peacekeeping, from its inception in 1956 in the wake of the Suez Crisis to its increasingly important role as an enforcer of political stability in sub-Saharan Africa. We will look at the practice of "classic" peacekeeping as it developed during the Cold War, with the striking exception of the Congo Crisis of 1960; the rise and fall of so-called "second-generation peacekeeping," more accurately labeled "peace enforcement," in the early 1990s in Bosnia and Somalia; and the re-emergence in recent years of a muscular form of peacekeeping in sub-Saharan Africa, most notably in Congo in 2013. Students will learn the basic history of the United Nations since 1945 and the fundamentals of the United Nations Charter, especially with respect to the use of force and the sovereignty of member states.
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Full time
3 weeks
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
While the world has been moving increasingly towards greater inter-connectivity through trade, infrastructure, communications, and migration, criticism of ‘globalisation’ has been growing ever louder. This wide-ranging course explores the process of globalisation, its macroeconomic implications, and the role of international organisations such as the United Nations. You will examine some of the responses to globalisation, from populist political movements like Brexit and Trumpism to diverse transnational social movements such as Black Lives Matter and the Arab Spring of 2011. In so doing, the programme will engage with ethical and theoretical constructs to help us to understand better the thinking behind the differing dynamics we are examining. This course is perfect for students seeking to understand some of the most significant political phenomena of our time.
- Paris, France
Full time
1 week
On-Campus
French
Are the French a rebellious people? We will see that there was not only one French revolution in 1789 through different disciplines. Cycle in French
- Barcelona, Spain
Full time
3 weeks
Distance Learning
English
The first step toward your future. In a friendly, multicultural environment, under the watchful eye of high-profile faculty and alongside young people from all over the world, you’ll learn about law, politics, international relations and economics, and you’ll discover the key role that these activities play in your life. You’ll also have a chance to experience Esade’s undergraduate teaching methodology, which is based on the development of personal skills such as leadership, teamwork, public speaking and negotiation.
PPE: Climate Change, Politics, and Environmental Justice
Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
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- Oxford, United Kingdom
Full time
3 weeks
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
PPE: Climate Change, Politics, and Environmental Justice is a course that delves into the examination of the political challenges and economic ramifications associated with both the proactive measures and lack of action in addressing anthropogenic climate change, the accelerated warming of the Earth's temperature fueled by fossil fuel consumption and the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The course utilizes case studies at local, national, and international levels to explore these issues comprehensively.
International Relations: Security, Conflict and Peace
University of Exeter International Summer School
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- Exeter, United Kingdom
Full time
4 weeks
On-Campus
English
This stimulating course will provide you with the opportunity to engage with some of the most challenging and pressing issues of international relations and conflict. You will explore the main characteristics of today’s global security environment, from terrorism to tensions produced by climate change, from nuclear proliferation to the migration crisis.
- Exeter, United Kingdom
Full time
4 weeks
On-Campus
English
This module will focus on the European Convention on Human Rights and its law, as interpreted by the European Court of Human Rights, and by the English courts through the (UK) Human Rights Act. This module aims to equip you with essential human rights law knowledge, and the key skills for understanding current developments in human rights
Winter School Reinforcing Eu Responsible Global Leadership: Promoting Eu Values for a Rules-based Multi-lateral World
University of Pisa Summer - Winter Schools & Foundation Course
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- Pisa, Italy
Full time
4 days
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
This Winter School aims to provide participants with an in-depth knowledge of the European Union’s role in a rules-based multilateral world. The analysis will therefore focus on the promotion of European Union values in its relations with the wider world. Indeed, the EU’s external relations are the basis for multilateralism and, as it is well known, in pursuing these relations the European Union itself has, according to Art. 3 paragraph 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), a specific obligation to promote its values, which are listed in Art. 2 of the TEU, including democracy, respect for human rights, human dignity, freedom, equality, and the rule of law.