Divided States of Europe: Globalization and Inequalities in the New Europe Spring Semester

  Denmark

Copenhagen

  Norway

Oslo

  Poland

Krakow

  Sweden

Stockholm

Term: Spring 
Dates: Spring

Description: Based at the University of Oslo in Norway, Divided States of Europe examines the development of the European Union (EU), including its historical foundations and institutional basis, contemporary democratic and social
challenges, and its expansion to include the former communist nation-states of Central and Eastern Europe.

The program explores the relationship between the EU and globalization and in particular questions whether the EU adequately addresses the human dimensions of globalization.

Scandinavia and Poland will be used as case studies throughout the program; Scandinavia because of its strong democratic credentials, relatively evenly distributed wealth, and unique range of experiences with the European integration project; Poland because of its tumultuous history, recent accession to EU membership, and role as a major supplier of migrant labor within Europe. Scandinavia and Poland provide a dramatic illustration of the economic, political, and social inequalities that coexist within today's Europe.

This program is perfect for students that want to:
- See how identity, privilege, and inequality shapes how we view the world
- Understand life under communism, an emerging liberal democracy, and a
social welfare state
- Face the human dimension of globalization in a hands on manner
- See global migration on a very personal level
- Critically examine national identity and human rights
- Learn how to create a more just world

Highlights: Based in Oslo, Norway, a compact, increasingly multicultural city nestled between the Oslo Fjord and the mountains, the Divided States of Europe is associated with the University of Oslo-Norway's oldest and largest university. Significant comparative fieldwork will also be conducted in Poland in partnership with leading Polish non-governmental organizations and in a variety of regions, including Warsaw and Krakow. In Oslo, classes will be held on campus. All seminars, lectures, and readings are in English.

Hands-On Experience
Seminars include a variety of experiential projects outside the classroom where students interact with diverse groups including politicians, community activists, university faculty, and local citizens. In addition to seminars and field excursions, students spend four to six hours one day a week over a selected period at a volunteer placement working with a variety of government and community organizations.

Courses
The program is taken as an integrated whole and provides the equivalent of a semester's worth of credit; i.e., 4 course credits, 16 semester hours, or 27 trimester credits. In addition to class work and field seminars, students will be required to undertake an independent-study project.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. Some additional scholarships resources for HECUA students planning to participating in the SUST and DSE program.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application