Summer School Programs
Every year, the association organizes international summer schools in cooperation with renowned universities. Courses are held in English by distinguished scholars. Summer school programs offered are open to students of all nationalities.
URL: http://summerschool.eastasia.at
Email: summerschool2011[at]eastasia.at
Facebook: Link
Previous summer school programs:
2004-2007 2008 2009 2010
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Program A
| Politics, Economy and Society in East Asia
In co-operation with the Johannes Kepler University of Linz (Austria), the National Sun Yat-sen University (Taiwan) and Overseas Chinese University, the association is organizing an international summer school program in Taiwan. The program is available for students around the world.
Time: 17 August - 10 September 2011
Venue: National Sun Ya-tsen University, Overseas Chinese University, Taiwan
Program outline
Lectures are held at National Sun Ya-tsen University (Kaoshiung) and Overseas Chinese University (Taichung), the working language is English. The program comprises an intensive course (72 units incl. excursions) and a scheduled trip to Central and Northern Taiwan in week 4.
Courses offered cover the following subjects:
- Economic Development in East Asia
- Political Systems of East Asia
- Social Changes in East Asia
Requirements:
- Applicants should be students at institutions of higher education or employees at international companies.
- Proficiency in English
Accommodation:
Seas Bay Beach Resort (twin room) in Kaishiung and business hotels (twin room) at other destinations
Fee: EUR 2,630,- *
* The fee includes flight Vienna-Taipei-Vienna, accommodation w/breakfast, tuition, transport and accommodation in week 4. Fees may vary according to fluctuations in the exchange rate.
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Politics, Economy and Management in Southeast Asia
In co-operation with the Johannes Kepler University of Linz (Austria) and the Thammasat University (Thailand), the association is organising an international summer school in Thailand.
Time: 20 August - 16 September 2010
Venue: Thammasat University, Bangkok
Program outline:
Lectures are held at Thammasat University, the working language is English. The program comprises a three-week course (Monday through Friday, six units a day, totaling 90 units) and a scheduled trip to historic sites in Thailand in week 4.
Participants are required to choose and specialize in a subject treated in class by submitting a paper (about 10 pages) following the program.
Courses offered (PDF):
- Southeast Asia - A Short History
- Thai Society and Culture
- Southeast Asian Politics: Structure & Processes
- ASEAN Economies
- Thai Economic Development
- Doing Business in Thailand and Southeast Asia
Requirements:
- Applicants should be students at institutions of higher education or employees at international companies.
- Proficiency in English
Accommodation:
New Siam Riverside (twin room)
Fee: *
EUR 2,330
* The fee includes flight Vienna- Bangkok-Vienna, accommodation w/breakfast, tuition, transport and accommodation in week 4. Fees may vary according to fluctuations in the exchange rate.
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Taiwan Plus
The association for the first time offers a special package consisting of the summer school program in Taiwan (see above) and a five-day field trip to historical sites in Thailand (Program B).
Upon arrival on 10 September in Thailand, participants will be accomodated at New Siam Riverside Hotel, Bangkok.
Scheduled trip in Thailand (tentative program):
- 11 September, Chiang Mai: Arrival by plane. Accomodation at Centara Duangtawan Hotel. Lunch. Museum on the Lanna Kingdom of Northern Thailand. Traditional Northern style dinner (optional).
- 12 September, Chiang Mai: Free. Optional programs: Elefant Farm, Walking Market, Night Bazaar etc.
- 13 September, arrival in Bangkok.
- 14 and 15 September, sightseeing in Bangkok.
- 16 September: Flight back to Vienna.
Fee: EUR 3,030*
* The fee includes flight tickets (Vienna-Taipei- Bangkok-Vienna); domestic flights in Thailand), accommodation w/breakfast, tuition, transport during week 5. Fees may vary according to fluctuations in the exchange rate.
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