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Global Politics Summer School China

The core objective of the Global Politics Summer School China 2008 is to present and discuss new approaches in global politics. This focus allows the summer school program to go above and beyond the traditional methods and perspectives usually encompassed in an international relations curriculum. Additionally, state-of-the-art teaching and learning methods, ranging from interactive working groups to simulation games, are employed by the summer school to provide a showcase of German curricula. The program is financed primarily by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Fudan University Graduate School and also profits from the sponsorship of several private sector companies, including Bosch, Siemens and Rittal. A strong focus on alumni activities contributes to the establishment of a close and sustained alumni community that continues to be active for years after graduation from the summer school. In creating this alumni network, the summer school contributes both to enhancing Chinese-German relations und to establishing close ties between professionals in the two countries.

"Shanghai Summer School provides a great platform to make new friends. The challenging courses have improved my ability to cooperate and to make my point in discussions with others." Chenjing, currently employed as a reporter in the Gulf TV Channel in Guangzhou, alumna of the 2004 Summer School.

 "As a participant in the 2005 Summer School, I learned a lot from German lecturers as well as from my fellow students. The Summer School really provided a perfect platform for the IR students in China to be exposed to an innovative perspective of exploring the discipline." Liu Feng, alumnus of the 2005 Summer School

"2007 Summer School was a great success! All the tutors have rich experience with teaching cross-cultural classes, and they have solid academic foundations. They delivered clear messages to all participants in relation to their courses, and most of us enjoyed the sharing with them, both academically and personally." Jin Hui, alumnus of the 2007 Summer School.

"Our Summer School is a rigorous dialogue on global politics which gives us wisdom and global spirit; our summer school is a positive bridge which links Asia and Europe; our summer school is a warm home which gives us feelings of encouragement and love." Tian Jianming, journalist at China Ethnic News, alumnus of the 2004 Summer School.

"Shanghai Summer School was a very good opportunity for brainstorming and exchanging ideas. All students came from top universities in China. The professors presented us with new perspectives and insights into interpreting current international issues. We were always busy preparing our role plays and presentations. I have substantially benefited from this summer experience and have also made a lot of new friends!" Zhou Qiu Jun, Doctoral candidate at the École normale supérieure, Lyon, France. Alumna of the 2004 Summer School