The Near and Middle East is situated in the immediate vicinity of
the European Union. Beyond the regional proximity, both thematic
focuses of the Summer University are linked by a long, common
history, and a present that is not free of confl ict, political and economical interests and mutual dependencies included.
The 2010 Summer University will approach the topic from the
perspective of political science, sociology, history, cultural and
regional studies.
In the process, the following topics will play a role:
- the Near and Middle East from a European and German
Perspective - the European Union’s relationship with the Near and Middle
East Region, including the Mediterranean policy of the EU - domestic policy questions such as Islamic political parties,
migration, racism and terrorism
In regard to its content design, the Summer University benefitsfrom the competencies and synergies of two important scholarly institutions of the Philipps-Universität Marburg: the Center for Conflict Studies and the Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Target Group:
The Summer University is especially intended for upper level students in bachelor degree programs. Also cordially invited to participate are all others who would like to learn more about the topic and who would like to learn the German language from scratch or improve German skills already present.
