CCT Graduate Summer Study Abroad Program
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Globalization, Governance and Technology
INFORMATION SESSION
NOV. 8, 2007 White Gravenor 201A 4:45-6 P.M.
Geneva and the Jet d'eau
Why Geneva?
As the hub of international governance, Geneva is ideally located for the study of global governance and international organizations. Students will participate in discussions and lectures led by international organization staff and delegates who are leading experts and practitioners in their fields. Geneva students will visit various international organizations, watch international conferences in progress, hear perspectives from top officials not shared with the public, and get a behind-the-scenes understanding of how and why people make global governance happen in Geneva.
Students will attend class for the first two weeks with people from all over the world, many of whom are diplomats, representatives from international organizations, representatives from various countries - all looking to share ideas and learn from each other. Students will also be exposed to perspectives not expressed as often in the U.S., and thus, so students will come away with a broader and more wholistic understanding of issues at play in gkobal governance.
The program is priced competitively, so students can earn six credits for less than the cost of six credits taken on the Georgetown campus during the academic year.
The four-week intensive program will be hosted by the Graduate Institute of International Studies (known by its French acronym, HEI). The program will look at global governance broadly for the first two weeks, focusing on issues such as economic integration, human rights, and international organizations. Class will be taught by various HEI faculty and prominent lecturers and experts. In the last two weeks, the program will focus on technology’s role in global governance, covering issues such as intellectual property and creative industruies. Class will be taught by Georgetown Professor J.P. Singh.
HEI’s proximity to the World Trade Organization (WTO), International Telecommunications Union (ITU), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and other United Nations (UN) agencies will allow students the unique opportunity to tour and hear speakers from these organizations.
Competitive internships at WTO are available for a few students after finishing the program. Students who wish to apply for an internship must apply by the internship application deadline of December 03, 2007.
Dr. JP Singh, Associate Professor at CCT, serves as the Program Director.
Dates and Deadlines
Program dates: June 19 - July 18, 2008
Application deadline for early consideration and internships: December 03, 2007
Application deadline: February 11, 2008
Language of Instruction
English
Students enroll in two courses, each counting for three graduate credits. Students must take both courses and will receive a total of six Georgetown graduate credits. The courses taken in Geneva will appear on a Georgetown University transcript as Georgetown study abroad courses and will be listed with the course numbers below. Students outside of the CCT M.A. Program should check with their departments to verify that the courses can be counted toward their degree requirements. Students also receive an HEI certificate.
CCTP-786 Globalization and Conflict Resolution (3 credits)
CCTP 789 The Global Services Economy (3 credits)
HEI campus - The Barton Villa
The courses in the program are taught by two different faculty members:
The program fee for Summer 2008 is $7,400. The fee includes tuition, housing, health insurance, some meals (including all breakfasts), and excursions, and public transportation within Geneva. Airfare to/from Geneva, passport fees, most additional meals, and other individual expenses are not included in this fee. A single room option can be requested but will depend on room availability. The cost, approximately $1,500, is in addition to the regular program fee.
If you are selected to intern at the WTO, a WTO researcher will be in touch with you via email at the end of January to indicate the project you would be working on and the work that would be expected from you. The student and WTO researcher must both agree on the terms of the work to formally approve the internship. At the end of the internship period, students will also receive an evaluation of their work from the WTO.
In order to apply for an internship, you must submit the following items, in additional to the regular application requirements:
Since the internship starts after the summer classes end, housing, food, transportation and other related costs for the internship period are not included in the regular program fee and will be the student's responsibility to pay and organize. However, CCT can assist internship students with finding inexpensive housing options.
Accommodations
Students reside in shared rooms at the Residence Mont Blanc Hotel, which is within walking distance to the HEI campus, as well as shops, cafes, bars, a street car stop, and the main train station. Two to three students will share a room, all of which have kitchens. There are options for single rooms, but this arrangment will cost approximately an extra $1,500 (in addition to the standard program fee and is pending space availability). If you are interested in the single room option, contact Heather Kerst at kersth@georgetown.edu as soon as possible.
The following are available at the hotel but are fee-based:
Wifi
health club
laundry services
What to Do in Geneva
The immediate area around the hotel, the Les Paquis neighborhood, features a variety of ethnic restaurants, bars, cinemas and supermarkets.
Geneva also offers lots of opportunities open air summer concerts, movies, and is a great base for for cycling, exploring the Swiss countryside, and hiking.
There are also a number of cultural events scheduled to occur during the summertime in Geneva. One of the largest being the Montreaux Jazz Festival.
Geneva has an excellent public transportation system including trams, trains, buses and taxis. Every student will receive a Geneva Free Transportation Card, providing free, unlimited transportation within Geneva for the duration of the trip.
For more information about things to do in Geneva, check out the Geneva Tourism site.
Check out the day-to-day activities in Geneva on the CCT Geneva blog. The site features pictures and detailed descriptions of the events that occurred as part of the program.
Admission Requirements
The program is open to graduate students and advanced undergraduates, with approval, from Georgetown and other U.S. institutions. Georgetown graduate students in Communication, Culture & Technology, Security Studies, German and European Studies, and Master of Science in Foreign Service are especially encouraged to apply as are advanced undergraduates in the Science, Technology, and International Affairs (STIA) major and International Business Diplomacy Certificate.
Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.33 on a 4 point scale.
To apply, students must submit the following:
In order to apply for one of the WTO internships, in addition to the above materials you must submit the following by December 3, 2007:
How to Apply
Apply online at http://oip.georgetown.edu/os or by clicking HERE
Here's what a couple students from last year's trip to Geneva had to say about the program:
"Before Geneva, my concept of the World Trade Organization, the World Intellectual Property Organization, the United Nations, the International Telecommunications Union, and other international institutions was nebulous to say the least. However, after visiting these institutions and watching them in action, I was able to develop a clearer concept and understanding on how international policies are created and implemented. The exposure to live and current issues was fascinating to witness firsthand and observe how negotiations over complex and contentious issues are carried out amongst country representatives."
- Alex DeJong, CCT '09
"Here are some of the things I loved about the trip:
- Alaina Harris, CCT '07
"I felt like I really got a feel for the city life and how these international organizations work. I felt really lucky to be in such a beautiful city and have access to some of the greatest minds in these international organizations.
Another perk was being in class with students from all over the world. It was really beneficial to be exposed to so many different opinions that I hadn't considered before."
- Kalliope Kokolis, CCT '09
Contacts and Additional Information
Please note that Georgetown University reserves the right to adjust program fees or cancel any program without prior notification; however, every effort will be made to provide information on cancellations in a timely manner. In the event of cancellation, Georgetown University will refund program deposits and 100% of recoverable program fees.