Euro-Mediterranean Trends: Society and Culture, Politics and Economy

his course offers a comprehensive introduction to Euro-Mediterranean Studies by drawing on a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Among the major topics: conceptualizing Mediterranean and Euro-Mediterranean relations, multiculturalism in the Mediterranean, the Arab uprisings and conflicts as well as economic cooperation in the region.

Course leader

Prof. Francesca Corrao
fcorrao@luiss.it

Target group

Bachelor's degree students

Course aim

During the course, special attention will be given to the role of media, migration, civil society, energy, trade and development in the Mediterranean. Taking place in one of the region’s key cities, the course also includes field visits and allows students to participate in crisis simulations in order to discuss issues addressed in the course with civil society organizations, IOs, and politicians. Students will demonstrate what they have learned in final group presentations. Students will gain a critical understanding of major political, social, cultural, and economic developments in Euro-Mediterranean relations and assess current political and economic dynamics in Middle Eastern and Southern European countries from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Credits info

12 EC
4 ECTS for each week

You can choose the number of week you prefer

Fee info

EUR 1000: Fee includes:
- 1 week course
(for attending more two or more week you the fee will be multiplied for the number of week you choose)

Fee does not include accomodation
EUR 450: Fee 2 is optional and includes:
- 1 week accomodation in single room

300 for accomodation in double room

(for attending more two or more week you the fee will be multiplied for the number of week you choose)

Scholarships

No