Overview
The Geopolitical Summer School at Charles University offers lectures, workshops and final student presentations. It also involves an individual and a group assignment.
Importance of Geopolitics
Geopolitics was for a long time forgotten and omitted way to analyse the international politics. With the return of revanschism, annexation as a political tool, or creation of un-governed and unrecognized territories its prominence as analytical tool comes back into spotlights.
Programme Structure
The Geopolitical Summer School teaches students to:
- become familiar with concepts theories of Classic, Realpolitik Geopolitics, NeoClassic Geopolitics. Critical Geopolitics and Russian Geopolitics
- understand geographic limits and potential of power
- analyse current geopolitical trends and threats
- understand the situation in particular region and external players
Audience
Students currently enrolled in Bachelor´s, Master’s or PhD´s degree programs in Geopolitics, Area Studies, Political Science, International Relations and Economics and other relevant fields. There are no age or country limits for the application.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
Disciplines
History European Studies Political ScienceWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The programme is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a college or university or recently graduated.
- Approximately 15 to 25 students will be admitted to the Summer University.
- Students admitted to the program are expected to participate fully, which means attending all classes and lectures. The classes will be held online.
- A good level of English is essential for successful participation in the Summer University.
- Preliminary admitted students will be asked to confirm their attendance and pay the programme fee within two weeks.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
290 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 290 EUR for the full programme during 5 days. -
EU/EEA
290 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 290 EUR for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Prague
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.