EU-China Winter School 2017
Understanding Europe and the European integration: fundamentals,principles and issues governing Europe in a global environment
February 2, 2017 to February 14, 2017
European Academy Otzenhausen (EAO), Germany, Trier,Luxemburg,Brussels
General information
China and the European Union are two major players in the world of economics and trade. While the EU is the largest trading partner of China, ranked first both with regard to export and import, China is the second largest trading partner of the EU. Nevertheless, problems such as trade and investment barriers as well as the protection of intellectual property rights pose serious challenges to the cooperation between the EU and China.
Therefore, understanding Europe and the European Union, getting familiar with the fundamentals, principles and issues governing the European Union in a global environment and shaping the relationship between Europe and China becomes more and more important and appealing for young Chinese high potentials. In order to promote the mutual understanding between these two major players, the Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE) in cooperation with the European Aademy Otzenhausen (EAO) offer for the first time in 2017 an EU-China Winter School on „Understanding Europe and the European Union“ to Chinese college students from prestigous universities from all over China.
This 12 days Winter Course will be held at the European Academy Otzenhausen (www.eao-otzenhausen.de) – a modern and comfortable conference facility located in the center of the Greater Region SaarLorLux, one of the core regions of the European integration process. The program will be enriched by thrilling field trips to Brussels, Luxemburg, and Trier, oldest German city with a history of more than 2000 years.
During this program the Chinese students will be exposed to intensive lectures on the major political, historical and economic perspectives and issues of the EU. All the courses will be taught in English by internationally renowned faculty from CIFE and other major German universities. Moreover, by visiting the most important EU institutions(European Parliament and/or European Council, European Investment Bank and/or European Court of Justice) in2 European capitals Brussels and Luxemburg, Chinese students will be provided with first hand insights into the functioning of the European Union. In Brussels as well as in Luxemburg the students will be brought into direct contact with the decision-makers and the representatives of those institutions. In Tier, the students will have the chance to visit Trier University, one of the most famous universities in the world, and the students will have the lecture in the Trier University.
Finally, the EU-China Winter School will provide Chinese students with a unique cross-cultural experience: during this 12 days program, CIFE and EAO will organize “Joint Events” which will bring together the participants of this Winter Course with students from other Asian countries staying at the EAO at the same time. The purpose of these “Joint Events” is to provide Chinese students with the opportunity to learn in common about specific topics of the European Union and the process of the European integration.
The exposure to the European integration in classroom coupled with field trips to European institutions and cross-cultural learning will make this EU-China Winter School one of the most rewarding experiences of the participant´s university career.
Academic Responsibility
· Dr. Michael Meimeth (CIFE, Director Overseas University Programs)
Topics of the lectures (selection)
· EU Studies and Political Science – what are the basic questions?
· History of the European integration with a special focus on the Franco-German relations
· The institutional architecture of the European Union
· The economic dimension of the European integration
· Europe and the refugee crisis
· Euro crisis
· Brexit and its consequences for Europe
Credits and Certificates
Upon successful completion of this 12 days program, Chinese students may earn up to 3 transferable credits awarded by CIFE. Credits will be granted only to those students who will attend all lectures and successfully complete the courses by a written exam.
Certificates will be provided by CIFE for Chinese students wishing to leverage their educational experience in this Winter School with subsequent pursuit of internships and/or other higher learning opportunities.
Program Logistics
Accommodation
The European Academy Otzenhausen (EAO) will host Chinese students for the most part of this 12-day program. (www.eao-otzenhausen.de) The EAO is a perfect venue for international conference and hosting scholars and students from all over the world. The Chinese students will accommodated in modern comfortable twin and/or triple rooms all equipped with free internet access and free high speed WiFi. All rooms have private modern bathrooms. The EAO´s conference facilities are excellent and meals are legendary! The very friendly staff of the EAO is extremely keen on taking care of their guests.
During the 2-days field trip to Brussels the students will be accommodated in a 3 star hotel in twin rooms with private bathroom.
Catering
During the stay at the EAO the students will enjoy full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For the field trips to Trier and Luxemburg, the EAO will provide the students with breakfast, lunch packages for the day and dinner upon return to the EAO.
During the 2-days trip to Brussels, the students will be provided with breakfast and dinner.
Transportation
During the 2017 EU-China Winter School, CIFE provides the Chinese students with the following transportation services:
· Group transfer by bus from Frankfurt International Airport to the EAO and back to Frankfurt International Airport
· Group Transport by bus on all field trips
Staff support
For the 12-day program CIFE will provide a qualified group leader who speaks English and Chinese and who is familiar with the program venues. The group leader will stay with Chinese group during the entire program at the EAO and will accompany the group on the field trips to Luxemburg, Trier and Brussels.
Schedule: February 2, 2017 to February 14, 2017
Fees: 2650 Eur/Person
| Time | Schedule |
02.02.2017 |
1.Arrival of the Chinese students at Frankfurt Rhein/Main International Airport2.Group transfer by bus to the EAO 3.Welcome Dinner at the EAO |
02.03.2017 |
Morning: 1.Official opening and introduction to the program 2.Dr. Michael Meimeth, Director Overseas University Programs, CIFE 3.N.N., EAO 4.Getting familiar with the EAO 5. N.N., EAO 6.Lunch at the EAO Afternoon: 1.Lecture on studying Europe and European integration – an introduction to major topics and issues 2.Dr. Michael Meimeth, CIFE 3.Dinner at the EAO |
| 02.04.2017 | Morning: 1.Lecture on the Franco-German relationship and the shaping of the European integration(I) 2.Prof. Dr. Joachim Schild,University of Trier 3.Lunch at the EAO Afternoon: 1.Lecture on the Franco-German relationship and the shaping of the European integration (II) 2.Prof. Dr. Joachim Schild,University of Trier 3.Dinner at the EAO |
| 02.05.2017 | Morning: 1.Lecture on the institutional architecture of the European Union 2.N.N. 3.Lunch at the EAO Afternoon: 1.Field trip 2.Saarbrücken – a city between France and Germany with a distinct history.3.Guided walk 4.Dinner at the EAO |
| 02.06.2017 | Morning: 1.1000 years of history: hike to the Celtic Ring Wall,Kerstin Adam, Foundation Europäische Kultur und Bildung, Saarbrücken Hiking boots are necessary! 2.Lunch at the EAO Afternoon: 1.Lecture on the economic dimension of the European Union 2.Prof. Dr. Xenia Matschke, University of Trier (tbc) |
| 02.07.2017 | Morning: 1.Field trip to Luxemburg 2.Visit the European Investment Bank and/or the European Court of Justice 3.Free Lunch Afternoon: 1.Guided city tour in Luxemburg 2.Free time for shopping! 3.Dinner at the EAO |
| 02.08.2017 | Morning: 1.Field trip to Trier 2.From the Romans to Karl Marx until today – guided city tour in Trier 3.Free time for shopping Afternoon: 1.Visit of the University of Trier 2.Lecture on the Eurocrisis 3.Prof. Dr. Ludwig van Auer, University of Trier (tbc) 4.Lecture on Brexit and its consequences for Europe 5.Prof. Dr. Xenia Matschke, University of Trier 6.Lecture on Europe and the refugee crisis 7.Prof. Dr. Joachim Schild, University of Trier 8.Dinner at the EAO |
| 02.09.2017 | Morning: 1.Lecture on the EU as an international actor 2.Dr. Michael Meimeth, CIFE 3.Lunch at the EAO Afternoon: 1.Lecture on EU-China relations 2.Dr. Dirk Schmidt, University of Trier 3.Dinner at the EAO |
| 02.10.2017 | Morning: 1.Field trip to Brussels 2.Visit to the European Council 3.Briefings by EU officals 4.Open Lunch Afternoon: 1.Visit to the European External Action Service 2.Briefings by EU officials and experts on various topics of EU´s role in the world 3.Group Dinner in Brussels (venue tba) |
| 02.11.2017 | Morning: 1.Guided city tour Brussels 2.Free time 3.Open Lunch Afternoon: 1.Free tine to discover Brussels 2.Group Dinner in Brussels (venue tbc) |
| 02.12.2017 | 1.On the way back to the EAO 2.Visit of the Centre Européen Robert Schuman, Metz-Scy-Chazelles, France3.Visit of city of Metz, France 4.Dinner at the EAO |
| 02.13.2017 | Morning: 1.Preparation final exam 2.Dr. Michael Meimeth, CIFE 3.Final exam 4.Lunch Afternoon: 1.Free time for packing 2.Concluding Ceremony 3.Farewell Dinner at the EAO |
| 02.14.2017 | 1.Departure of the Chinese group 2.Group transfer by bus EAO to Frankfurt Rhein/Main Internantional Airport |
Service Included:
1. Course fee in all of the Universities or institutions;
2. Accommodation and Meals during the project periods;
3. Transportation fee for group activities;
4. Admission ticket for group visit;
5. Group leader’s service fee;
6. Airport pick up and drop off service;
7. Visa application and consulting fee;
Registration Method:
Send English resume to info@hzlearning.com
(Remark:EU-China_Name_University; and attached relevant certificate)
Registration Deadline: Nov. 30th 2016
