European Politics & Society

  Denmark

Copenhagen

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 

Description: The European Politics & Society program is designed for students majoring in political science, international studies, international relations, or related fields. It offers you:

* A solid knowledge of the European Union (EU), its institutions, governance, policies, and integrative significance

* Theoretical and hands-on insights into the processes that shape European politics and politics in general

* An understanding of Europe's position and aspirations in global politics

* A European-based understanding of topical political and social issues, such as security, terrorism, migration, environmental protection, and social welfare

* Sharpened academic skills such as critical thinking, analytical writing, research, argumentation and negotiation, obtained through oral as well as written assignments and simulation games

* Enhanced intercultural competence through cultural education, interaction, and reflection

Students enrolled in the European Politics & Society program will take the program core course, European Politics: The European Union, and participate in the two course-integrated study tours. Beyond the core course, students are free to choose any combination of elective courses from the DIS curriculum barring schduling conflicts.

Highlights: Study tours include a short regional study tour to Denmark, southern Sweden or northern Germany, and a longer European study tour to Brussels-Luxembourg or Strasbourg-Brussels during the first week of the three-week midterm study tour and travel break.

The study tours feature visits to political, economic, legal, military and EU-related institutions in the countries visited.

Additionally, all courses include regional field study visits to Danish government and parliamentary bodies, EU agencies, special interest groups, defense institutions, and foreign embassies plus guest lectures by experts from academia and the political community.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Denmark Independently

Scholarships are Available. Please contact us for more information

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad's Mission Statement: DIS is a specialized Danish institution offering study abroad programs in English for primarily American university students in their third or fourth year of study, with credit transfer to their home school. Among alumni and partners, we have a reputation of being intense, demanding and rewarding, and of providing a challenging educational environment in a full-service framework.

Year Founded: 1959