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Program

The program for 2012 has not been finalized yet. The following account of the program, however, gives an impression of how the Global Politics Summer School is generally structured.

The last Global Politics Summer School China took place from August 14 to August 26, 2011 at Fudan University in Shanghai. Its guiding theme was "Facing Multipolarity: China, Europe, and the Search for Sustainable Solutions".

In eight courses, the curriculum addresses different aspects of current global transformation processes and discusses repurcussions for decision makers. The summer school covers different theoretical concepts, actors, and crucial policy fields such as Environmental Policy, Urban Policy and Security Policy.

Two of the eight courses are practice-oriented, involving innovative teaching methods such as role plays and simulation games. These modules emphasize the importance of discussion and collaboration among the participants.

In addition, a rich and varied extracurricular program includes a one-day workshop and a roundtable discussion with Shanghai-based German small and medium-sized businesses as well as a visit to the Shanghai branch of a renowned German company. The program also offers excursions into the Shanghai region, a guided historical tour of the city, and a visit to the German beer tent at the Kunshan Beer Festival.

Students who successfully complete the Global Politics Summer School China earn the equivalent of four credit points according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and are awarded a joint certificate from Fudan University and Freie Universität Berlin.

Overview of academic workload and credits