European Governance, Migration and Citizenship

For the fouth consecutive  time , the University of the  Aegean organizes summer school on "European Governance, migration and citizenship ".

The Summer School aims to produce knowledge , and to study the current situation on migration, immigration and citizenship, in a national and European level, in accordance with the national and European decision-making process . We will try to contribute to the development of research activities in the fields of democracy, national and European legislation, comparative European politics and Human Rights protection. Emphasis will be given to the study of the current European Policies for the Migration, Asylum and Citizeship and the practice of governance at national and European level .

The summer school will take place from 11^th to 20^th July 2016 at the island of Lesvos, in the premises of the University of the Aegean and upon successful completion 3 ECTS credits will be awarded.

Its main objective is to deliver in depth the meaning and applications of European governance in accordance with the migration and citizenship. The main objective of the summer school will focus on the EU's contribution to the international debate on governance , focusing on the democratization of international decision-making processes. We are attracted by the specificity of the wide range of governance and the analysis of European governance as a mean to challenge the state as an exclusive organizing factor in international community.

Courses are taught in English, French or Greek (according to groups demands- if necessary- interpretation is provided).

Learning Objectives

• In-depth knowledge of European governance, i.e. democratic exercise of power at the operating level of European institutions but also at the level of operation of national decision-making mechanisms in accordance with the citizenship and the Migration and Asylum Policy
• Students familiarize with the democratic European decision making mechanisms and enhance the direct role of citizens in relevant procedures
• A variety of policy thematic such as the protection of human rights in EU, foreign policy, social and economic aspects of European integration and globalization guarantee a thorough understanding of the EU governance, migartion and citizenship

Summer School Thematic Topics

• Global and transnational governance, international law, human rights.

• Globalization, migration, interethnic relations.

• Legal systems, constitutions, foundations of law.