General Presentation

Collegium Minor Pragensis
is organizing its second Summer University in English,

in Prague (Czech Republic), Bratislava (Slovakia) and Vienna (Austria)

from the 15th to the 25th of July 2007, on

Central and Eastern Europe in the EU

About Nations and Nationalisms

The programme is mainly adressed for students of Social Sciences or Humanities, but it is also open to other applicants wishing to acquire a general knowledge of this subject.

During one week, ten workshops will alternate with ten general lectures. The lecturers will be lawyers, diplomats, political advisors, journalists, specialists on European Affairs or International Relations or politicians of different nationalities (Austrian, Czech, French, Polish, American, etc…...) A small exam will take place at the end  and it will open the possibility to obtain a diploma from the Collegium Minor Pragensis.

The subjects of the lectures and workshops aim to provide students with  a general knowledge on the state of Central and Eastern Europe after the enlargment, in the perspective of national perceptions, of real or imagined national specifics. The issue of minorities and refugies will also be one the subjects studied.

Besides the lectures, a busy program is organized: meeting with Czech personalities, meeting with Czech students, exploring local gastronomy and culture, Prague sightseeing.

During the summer university, a trip around Central Europe is planned: you’ll have an opportunity to explore Bratislava (Slovakia) and Vienna (Austria) on a three and a half-day trip.

Price :

750 €/990$

The accommodation and the lessons are held in the center of Prague.
The price includes :

• accommodation
• handbooks and other materials necessary for the summer university
• breakfasts, dinners, and special events

Not  included in the price :

• the trip to Prague/travel expenses
• extra drinks
• The travel costs to Bratislava and Vienna (estimated to 45 €or 59 $)
• personal insurance
• other personal expenses

The selection of candidates will be based on a CV and a letter of motivation.

For more questions, please contact us at ingrid@collegiumminor.org
www.collegiumminor.org