13
JULY 2020
31
JULY 2020 (CANCELLED)
University
of Luxembourg
International
Summer School
ULISS
University of Luxembourg International Summer School
The University of Luxembourg International Summer School provides language classes (French or German) combined with an inter-disciplinary exploration of Europe and the European Union. While based at one of Europe’s centres, students will acquire not only a first-hand experience of several European phenomena, but also the analytical tools to better understand contemporary Europe.
About
Welcome to the University of Luxembourg
Founded in 2003, the University of Luxembourg is a multilingual research university with a personal atmosphere. It profits from its proximity to the European Union institutions, numerous innovative companies, and Luxembourg’s financial place. With nearly 6,400 students and about 1,600 members of staff from all over the globe, the University offers international excellence in a compact setting, delivering first-rate knowledge to society and businesses.
2020 Edition
01. Duration and Dates
3 weeks
11 July Arrival
13 July Session Start
31 July Session End
1 August Departure
02. Eligibility
The applicant has to:
- be currently enrolled as undergraduate or postgraduate student at her/his home university
- have successfully completed 60 ECTS
- have an official nomination by her/his home University
03. Application Procedure
Once the applicant has been nominated by the home university, he/she will receive a detailed email including the admission procedure.
Documents required:
– CV
– Letter of motivation
– Official transcript
– Passport copy
Courses
French for beginners
Or
German for beginners
History: United in diversity? Historical narratives of Europe
Law: Cooperation and hierarchy between judges in the European Union judicial system
Multi-level protection of fundamental rights in Europe
Finance: Luxembourg’s financial centre: a success story because of, or despite of Europe?
Politics: The European Union and its Discontents
Geography: The European Union through the prism of geography: Border – Cooperation – Convergence
Linguistics: Multilingualism in Luxembourg
Day | Morning (9:00 - 10:30) | Morning (10:30 - 12:00) | Afternoon (13:30 - 15:00) |
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Sunday (12/07) | Arrival | Arrival / Opening event | |
Monday (13/07) | Language Class | Course: Linguistics 1 | Reading Time |
Tuesday (14/07) | Language Class | Language Class | Course: Politics 1 |
Wednesday (15/07) | Language Class | Course: History 1 | Tour of Luxembourg Old Town |
Thursday (16/07) | Language Class | Language Class | Course: Linguistics 2 |
Friday (17/07) | Language Class | Course Politics 2 | Reading Time |
Saturday (18/07) | Daytrip to Trier, Germany | Daytrip to Trier, Germany | Daytrip to Trier, Germany |
Sunday (19/07) | Day Off | Day Off | Day Off |
Monday (20/07) | Language Class | Course: History 2 | Potluck dinner |
Tuesday (21/07) | Language Class | Course: Finance 1 | Visit of Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs |
Wednesday (22/07) | Daytrip to Echternach and Vianden |
Daytrip to Echternach and Vianden |
Daytrip to Echternach and Vianden |
Thursday (23/07) | Language Class | Course: Finance 2 | Lecture (preparation for Weekend-trip) |
Friday (24/07) | Weekend-trip | Weekend-trip | Weekend-trip |
Saturday (25/07) | Weekend-trip | Weekend-trip | Weekend-trip |
Sunday (26/07) | Weekend-trip | Weekend-trip | Weekend-trip |
Monday (27/07) | Language Class | Course: Law 1 | Reading Time |
Tuesday (28/07) | Language Class | Course: Law 2 | Visit of European Court of Justice |
Wednesday (29/07) | Daytrip to Strasbourg, France | Daytrip to Strasbourg, France | Daytrip to Strasbourg, France |
Thursday (30/07) | Language Class | Course: Geography 1 | Visit of European Investment Bank |
Friday (31/07) | Language Class | Course: Geography 2 | Student presentations and farewell dinner |
Saturday (01/08) | Early Departure | ||
Sunday (02/08) | Late Departure |
A certificate of attendance will be delivered.
The programme fee amounts to EUR 1.500. Please contact your home university for information on possible discounts and fee waivers.
In addition, the student needs to provide for:
- Transport to Luxembourg
- International Insurance
- Living expenses and meals
- Accommodation
- Field trips in Luxembourg, Germany, France and Belgium
- Cultural activities and tours
- Classroom materials (e.g. printouts)
Cultural Activities
- Tour of Luxembourg old Town
- Visit of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
- Visit of the European Court of Justice
- Visit of the European Investment Bank
Excursions
- 1 daytrip to Trier, Germany
- 1 daytrip to Strasbourg
- 1 daytrip to Echternach and Vianden
- 3 day week-end trip in Brussels and Brugges