+++ IAPSS WINTER SCHOOL 2015: DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 7th DECEMBER +++ The IAPSS herewith calls for applications for its Winter School 2015, jointly organized with The Center for Middle Eastern Studies, at Sakarya University. The destination? Fascinating Turkey! With its long and exciting history of democratization, civil society transformation, and its emerging economy, Turkey is an excellent location for political research and analyses for students of political science and related disciplines. IAPSS WINTER SCHOOL 2015 “Turkey, the EU & the Middle East: Political Transformation & Challenges for Future Cooperation” in Sakarya & Istanbul, Turkey February 1st – February 7th 2015 (Arrival Day: January 31st, Departure Day: February 8th) Organized by the International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) & hosted by The Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Sakarya University THE THEME: Over the course of the last decades, Turkey has undergone an intensive political, societal and economic transformation. Situated in both Europe and Asia, Turkey is embedded in a highly dynamic and conflict-dominated region. Long-lasting conflicts incl. the Kurdish separatist movement, Turkey’s democratization and the division of Cyprus, as well as recent ones, with the emergence of IS up to Turkish borders and Turkey’s role as disputed emerging energy transit corridor have been defining both its internal and foreign policy. Granted with candidate status for the European Union in 1999, the country has been since in a challenging negotiation process. Throughout the last decade, civil society in the country has become more visible and active in political debate, with the Gezi Park demonstrations gaining international attention in 2013. Rapid economic growth has put Turkey on the first place of the fastest growing economies in Europe and Western Asia since 2011, also resulting in a greater regional economic integration and vulnerability. How did it happen, which are determining factors and leading actors and what are the consequences on the short and long term? During the IAPSS Winter School 2015, participants are going to research, examine and discuss on a large variety of crucial topics in political science regarding Turkey, the Middle East and its interconnection with Europe, in order to understand its domestic and foreign policy, the country’s economic development, Turkish civil society as well as its role in regional conflicts. HOW TO APPLY? Individuals interested in participating in the IAPSS Winter School 2015 are requested to submit a written application containing (1) a short CV (max. two pages, without photograph), (2) a letter of motivation (max. two pages) and (3) an abstract (of max. 300 words, incl. a title and five key words) summarizing your idea for a short paper (8-10 pages) about a preferred topic from the provided range of topics, to be written before and during the IAPSS Winter School 2015. The topics addressed are as follows: 1) Turkish Politics in Transformation 2) Development and Challenges of the Turkish Economy 3) Turkey and the European Union 4) The Turkish Civil Society 5) Turkey’s Foreign Policy (with special regards towards the greater Middle East) 6) The Arab Spring and Regional Repercussions Apply here until December 07th, 2014 (!): iapss.org/events/winter-school/iapss-winter-school-2015-application-form/ The results of the selection will be announced not later than December 10th, 2014. Based on your preferred choice of the topic, a division in six teams will be made. During the IAPSS Winter School 2015 all participants will work further on their topics individually as well as in their teams. Every topic will be covered by one lecture and in discussions with experts from the academia. Next to lectures and discussion sessions, daily workshops dealing with the methodology of academic research and writing will help you finalize you paper. HOW MUCH IS IT? 370 EUR. This includes accommodation in Sakarya (8 nights), all meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners), a one-day excursion to Istanbul, all Winter School materials, a personal IAPSS Winter School 2015 participation kit, access to all program components and social events in the evening. The fee has to be transferred in advance in order to confirm your participation, but only after you have been notified on successful selection. QUESTIONS: Do not hesitate to contact us in case of any inquiries at [email protected].
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:00:01 +0000
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