Comparative Politics of the New Europe

This course is now accepting applications for the Winter 2013 term.

UMAIE Course Number:  T3905
SAU Course Equivalency:  PSCI 319, Comparative Politics (4 credit hours)
Instructors:  Dr. Kenneth Kemp, Philosophy, and Dr. Steven Hoffman, Political Science, University of St. Thomas, Minnesota 
Prerequisites:  100-level PSCI course or instructor permission
Tentative Dates:  January 2-27, 2013. SAU Spring semester begins January 16.
Location: Lublin, Poland; Lviv, Ukraine; Minsk, Belarus and Vilnius, Lithuania
Price:  $4,870-$5,170

Program description

Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania have historically been pulled between east and west. At various points in their history, they have been dismembered to serve the interests of Russia, Germany, or the west generally. At other times, they have been autonomous though never fully free of the need to balance the competing interests and perspectives of East and West. The current historic movement towards European integration is simply another moment in this constant discourse between East and West.

Local speakers and their personal stories will be called upon to illustrate the daily consequences of this historic phenomenon. The course will also utilize local spaces and places (i.e., markets, churches, theatres, town squares, offices of local advocacy organizations, etc.) to illustrate the complexities that European integration is imposing upon the population, including those that are resisting the change to a more fully westernized society.

What is included

• Round-trip airfare from Moline, Chicago or Minneapolis
• Airport transfers
• Visas (if applicable)
• Transportation to most course activities while abroad
• Lodging
• Continental breakfast daily (exceptions may apply)
• Other meals (as indicated on course syllabus)
• Entrance fees for required course activities
• Planned excursions
• Administrative costs
• International health insurance
• When rail passes or entrance fees are included, they are based on the utilization of youth rates (25 years or younger) and a valid university ID will be required to be shown at the entrance. Any additional amount incurred will be the participant's responsibility

What is not included

• Passport fees
• Transportation to/from airport
• Fees for textbooks and materials
• Meals (when not included in course fees)
• Personal baggage fees

How to apply

Priority Deadline: April 13, 2012
Complete the online study abroad application and submit a $500 application deposit to the Center for International Education (300 Ambrose Hall).

Applications will be accepted until October 1.
Students that apply after the April 13 Priority Deadline may find that their desired program is full.

• Follow the application instructions carefully.
• Applications will not be reviewed until all application materials have been received.
• Make checks payable to Seminars International.
• The $500 application deposit is deducted from the total program cost.
• If you are not accepted into the program, or if the program is cancelled, the application deposit is refundable.
• If you are accepted, the application deposit is non-refundable after September 17.

Payment deadlines

• November 5, 2012:  remaining balance due

Payment details

• Failure to meet payment deadlines may jeopardize your place in the program.
• Please submit your final payment to Student Account Services by November 5.
• The final payment is non-refundable after November 5.