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This page of PECOBcontains information on academic courses related to political, social, economic and cultural issues of Central Eastern and Balkan Europe. PECOB provides information on the academic program, eligibility requirements, costs and scholarships of Ph.Ds, Masters, Summer Schools, Winter Schools, Workshops and Language courses that take place in Central Eastern and Balkan Europe or deal with these regions.
Many academic courses on Central Eastern and Balkan Europe are about to start in the next months. The Universities of Bologna and Sarajevo announced the 2012-2013 edition of the European Regional Master's Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Europe, to be held in the Bosnian capital. The Master of Arts Interdisciplinary Research and Studies on Eastern Europe (MIREES) will begin in September at the Faculty of Political Sciences "R. Ruffilli", University of Bologna.
The links below also highlitght the upcoming summer schools, such as the CEI summer course on EU enlargement and the new neighbourhood, organized by the Institute for Central Eastern and Balkan Europe (IECOB). Among the other schools, you can find summer courses to be held in Ukraine(on post-1991 Ukrainian politics and EU-Ukraine relations) and in Serbia(conflict studies and language courses).
The International Economic Society (IES) organises the Second International Training Workshop Quantitative Data Analysis in Econometric Modeling and Data Analysis as a training program for academicians as well as professionals from public and private sectors who wants to publish high quality papers and be able to forecast future trends.
The Department of Slavic & Eastern Languages of the Boston College provides a degree at the MA level in Russian Studies to deepen the knowledge of Russian language, literature and linguistics in a 2-year program.
The program is tailored to meet the needs of persons wishing to focus on a multidisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe (the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and the Balkans).
The Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies of the Duke University offers graduate study leading to a Master of Arts degree in Russian literature and culture, Slavic linguistics and Eurasian studies. The main aims of the program are to increase the language proficiency of its students and give them solid training in research.
The Department of Slavic & Eastern Languages of the Boston College offers a degree at the MA level in Slavic Studies to students who desire to acquire an integrative area-studies degree focussed on Slavic and East European languages and literatures.
Students get PhD degrees in Slavic Languages and Literatures for a variety of purposes, which include but are not limited to pursuing careers with international dimensions, enhancing job opportunities, connecting with heritage, family, and communities, exploring other literatures and cultures, and pursuing personal interests.
The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies of the University of Kansas awards an interdisciplinary M.A. degree in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies. Graduate students in the social sciences or humanities field may deepen their knowledge in study area focussed on Russia, East Europe and Eurasia.
In the summer 2008 the International Summer University of the University of Tartu offers two Russian language orientated to development of speaking skills and enrichment of students' vocabulary.
The European Integration and Russian Foreign Policy module is one of the academic programs on social sciences offered in summer 2008 by the International Summer University of the University of Tartu. Besides providing a general overview of the Baltic region, the module will study Russia and its foreign policy and will elaborate integration issues.
Considering Estonia as one of the most fascinating examples of successful transition from planned economy to market economy the University of Tartu organises a 3-week program to learn how European markets are working, what happen after Berlin Wall fall in Central and Eastern European economies and what makes Baltic states special in economic terms.
In the summer 2008 the International Summer University of the University of Tartu offers eight Estonian language programs in different levels. Beside the classes there is enough time to go to the concerts and perfomances or walk around in Tallinn.
The program aims to invite students, who are interested in application of psychological approaches and research methods to criminal justice system and are willing to combine the challenging academic environment with the holiday fun.
Three European universities offer a three-week program on "After Empire: the Collapse of Communism and beyond". Students will spend one week in Estonia (both in Tallinn and Tartu), one week in Russia (St. Petersburg) and one week in Ukraine (Kiev).
Sponsored by the Center for Russian and East European Studies of the Kansas University, this six-week program offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to study intensive Ukrainian language and area studies (political transition, society, economics, culture, etc.) in L'viv.
The Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies and the Office of Study Abroad of Duke University will offer a language and culture study program at St. Petersburg University. Participating in this seven week program students get an excellent opportunity to study the rich Russian culture, civilization, and language.
The Prague's Centre for Public Policy is pleased to announce the forthcoming European Spring Institute 2008 on the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels. This seven-day academic program brings together 30 undergraduate and graduate students providing them with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the current EU politics.
The Jagellonian University in Krakow offers two sessions of intensive Polish language courses for foreigners in Winter 2008.
The International Economic Society (IES) organises the First International Training Workshop Quantitative Data Analysis in Marketing and Modeling Techniques as a training program for academicians as well as professionals from public and private sectors who wants to publish high quality papers and contribute to high quality researches.
The Stanford University offers a fully funded five-year program leading to the Ph.D. in Slavic Languages and Literatures. The program offers coordinated study of literature, literary theory, and cultural contexts including art, music, film, and linguistics.