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Call for Applications Theme: Perspectives on the Arab Uprisings Subtitle: Democracy, Conflict and Protest Type: Intensive Summer School Institution: Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NFIC), University of Leiden Location: Cairo (Egypt) Date: 18.–26.8.2014 Deadline: 31.5.2014 __________________________________________________ We are very pleased and excited to inform you of the intensive summer school on "Perspectives on the Arab Uprisings: Democracy, Conflict and Protest" in Cairo at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute from 18 until 26 August 2014. The Summer School includes lectures and seminars in both the mornings and afternoons, which will be moderated by academic experts from the MENA region and Europe. The topics discussed include: regional and international dimensions, the security state, civil war and conflict, Islamism and ideologies, political party formation, elections and voting behaviour, socio-economic problems, transitional justice, youth activism, labour organisations and women’s rights. In addition to these seminars, we will also organize roundtable sessions – where a range of professional and academic experts will speak on topics such as the regional geopolitical context, street politics and representative democracy. This summer school provides an exciting learning opportunity that brings together professionals, students and academics, who will discuss the most salient problems facing countries in the Middle East and what possible (post)authoritarian avenues are open to the region. Costs The fees for international students are 425 Euro, which covers all lectures and seminars, extra-curricular activities such as expert roundtables, coffee and tea. Accommodation and lunch are not included. We will provide participants with a list of affordable housing opportunities in the vicinity of the NVIC building where all seminars will be held. The fee for Egyptian citizen-residents is 850 Egyptian pounds. ECTS All students will receive a certificate of attendance on the condition that they have participated in all the classes, taken part in a successful group presentation, and undertaken the ascribed course-preparation prior to class. In addition, for those students seeking credits, the course is valued at 5 ECTS. Students wishing to receive such credits should enquire with the exam board of their home university. For accreditation and inclusion of the course in one’s grade-lists is at the sole discretion of these boards. Students wishing to receive such credits are required to submit a Critical Review (2000 words) and an written essay (2500 words) in addition to the presentation, and course preparation they must undertake. The academic scholars Dr Vivienne Matthies-Boon (VMB) – University of Amsterdam Dr Andre Krouwel (AK) – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Dr Mazen Hassan (MH) – Cairo University Dr Hisham Wahby (HW) – British University of Egypt Dr Mustapha Kamel Al Sayid (MKS) – American University of Cairo/Cairo University Dr Hagag Ali (HA) – Cairo University Schedule Please see the website for the draft schedule: http://media.leidenuniv.nl/legacy/intensive-summer-school-2014-final-text-2.pdf Please note that this programme is indicative only, and may be subject to further changes. Please also note that this intensive course can only take place provided that travel advice allows this. Classes include themes such as regional perspectives, the security state, trauma and emotions, Islamist thought and practice, alternative thought and practice, democracy and transitional justice, gender, youth movements and media narratives. Application You should register your interest for the Summer School by sending your application to i...@nvic.leidenuniv.nl. This application should consist of a curriculum vitae, letter of motivation and an overview of your grades. The deadline for application is 31 May 2014. We are looking forward to welcoming you at our Cairo Summer School! Website of the Summer School: http://www.institutes.leiden.edu/nvic/education/arabic/intensive-summer-school.html __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
