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Teaching Methods

Using state of the art teaching methods - ranging from interactive working groups to simulations – the Global Politics Summer School Syria 2008 is an enriching and enjoyable learning experience.

Five courses are dedicated to important issues of global politics, especially in the fields of diplomacy and political regulation. Each of them will provide in-depth knowledge about current developments, as well as, the actors and institutions involved. In addition, the Global Politics Summer School Syria 2008 will familiarize students with IR theory-based empirical research methods and during the summer school students will be asked to discuss and critically evaluate the explanatory power of different theoretical frameworks.

The summer school’s goal is to offer an intensive two-week program that encourages students to become actively involved through presentations, group work and discussions. In order to reach this goal during the limited timeframe of the program, the summer school’s five courses are introduced and supported through the e-learning management system Blackboard. This learning management system allows students to access the required readings and other study material well in advance of the start of the program, giving them sufficient time to prepare for the courses and for their presentations. In addition, the e-learning system Blackboard gives program participants long-distance access to the professors and lecturers in case any questions or difficulties arise.

Moreover, all participants receive a personalized log-in to the internal area of the summer school homepage. In this section, students gain access to a rich resource pool with a wide range of links to research databases, libraries, actors, and issues in the field of international relations, thus providing an excellent start for individual research.

Seminar Venue

The Global Politics Summer School 2008 will take place at the Arab International University campus in Daraa, about 30 km south of Damascus. Daily transportation to and from the campus will be provided.

Arab International University
Ghabagheb – Daraa
Administration: Damascus, Mezzeh

P.O.Box16180

Phone: +963 15 2050
Fax: +963 15 860385