2010 International Summer Schools

CERIUM, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Faculty of Law, is pleased to announce that it will be offering eight summer schools covering major international issues in the summer of 2010.

These courses, taking place over six days, are open to graduate students, final year undergraduates, concerned citizens, members of NGOs, business people and other members of the public.

For students, our summer schools count for three credits at the Masters level and are open, under some conditions, to students in their final year as undergraduates.

First Week : From June 28th to July 3rd

The Greening of Business : The Role of European and International Law
Six days of high-level training in international environmental law and the legal systme’s containment of the ecological damage caused by industry and commerce.
To look at the 2010 Environment Summer School program

Peace Operations : Manufacturing Peace
An in-depth look at the urgent and growing phenomenon of peace operations, peace-making debates on efficacy, and proposed reforms. The course is given entirely in English.
To look at the 2010 Peace Operations Summer School program

Capitalism in Crises ?
This six-day intensive course introduces the history of capitalism to the current crisis and the reforms undertaken within the G20. The course will give an overview of proposals for reforms to capitalism (regulation, shareholding, ecological footprint, ESR) and alternative economic visions, such as cooperatives and third sector approaches, among others.
To look at the 2010 Capitalism in Crises Summer School Program

Pluralism and Radicalization: Understanding the trajectories of Islam and the Muslims’ experiences
Through a sociological perspective, this six-day course will provide a depth of knowledge about the development, present state, and pluralistic nature of Muslim societies in Africa, Asia and in the Middle East, as well as Muslim minorities in Europe and North America.
To look at the 2010 Understanding Islam Summer School Program

Second Week: From July 5th to July 10th

China Risen : How it Changes and Changes Us
Chinese, North-American and European experts will take a six-day, in depth examination of China. Among the topics: the growing strength of China in world affairs, the role of Shanghai, media and internet control, the rule of law and the enduring strength of the ruling Communist Party.
To look at the 2010 China Summer School Program

Between caste and software, poverty, democracy and nuclear weapons
How does this emerging power cope with the challenges of cultural and economic diversity, sustainable development, demographic transition, national and international security ? Answers provided by Indian, European and Canadian experts in the field. The course is given entirely in English.
To look at the 2010 India Summer School Program.

Africa, not as "Dark" as You Think
Ten academics and experts from Africa, Europe and North America offer a fresh perspective to decode this pluralistic, complex and paradoxical continent and survey the successes, failures and challenges of today’s Africa.
To look at the 2010 Africa Summer School Program

Managing an International Crisis
The Pakistani government and the country’s largest bank have fallen. Divided into groups (U.S.A., NATO, IMF, World Bank), participants will have six days to find a resolution to the crisis. International experts will train participants both in subject matter (the Pakistan situation) and in theoretical and applied conflict-resolution knowledge (mediation, negotiation).
To take a look at the 2010 Crisis Management Summer School Program

“The CERIUM runs a serious program that is at once educational and very enjoyable. The courses typically include regular instructors and invited participants of a very high quality. Even better, the student body is very international and very diverse (including working professionals, MA students, and undergrads mixed together). The internationally-renowned jazz festival occurs during the first week of their summer session and Montreal is a blast.”
Charles Noble, Chair, Political Science Dept, USC Long Beach, Ca.

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2009 Summer Schools