Summer School 2015- The French Mediterranean Heritage : "Enhancing Natural Assets, Addressing Future Challenges" in University Paul-Valéry Montpellier (France)

This Summer School aims at providing an understanding of the specific models of environmental, economic and social development that have been implemented along the French Mediterranean. In theory and in practice, participants will be encouraged to focus on three different interacting poles: the managing of the environment in a sustainable way; the social, economic and cultural development in relation to tourism; and the region’s opening to an intercultural dimension in a European and globalized world.

These issues will be addressed theoretically in sessions taught by university professors. Field trips and visits to local businesses and organizations will also provide a different, more technical and pragmatic, angle. The models of development implemented in the Region of Languedoc-Roussillon may show that preserving a sustainable environment is not necessarily at odds with a viable socio-economic growth.

Duration: 6 weeks (June 1st to July 10th 2015).

Academic content
- Courses taught in English by academics and professionals.
– Academic courses, workshops and field work (visits to small and large regional businesses).
– Academic assessment and European Credit Transfer System Equivalence (12 ECTS).
– Option: French as a Foreign Language courses.

Prerequisite
At least three undergraduate years completed.

Program fee: 2 900€

Registration time schedule
You can submit an application to the program by sending the registration form to the program coordinators, by email, before January 30th.

What does the program fee cover?
Espiguette 2- Fee includes: courses and field trips, accommodation in university halls of residence, various cultural activities, logistical help and advice for everyday matters.
– Fee does not include: transport to and from Montpellier, meals (lunch and dinner available at university cafeterias), individual insurance, local transport, personal expenses, French courses (10 hours/week, extra 550€).

Who is responsible for this program?
The Summer School is proposed by the International Relations Office of University Paul-Valéry Montpellier (France), headed by Prof. Anne-Marie MOTARD.

Academic coordinator: Dr. Judith MISRAHI-BARAK, Associate Professor (English Department) and Academic Coordinator for the Programs of the English-Speaking World (International Relations Office).

Administrative coordinator: Mr. Christophe REMOND, International Relations Officer at the International Relations Office in charge of International Cooperation and Study Abroad Programs.

Email contact: summer-school-med@univ-montp3.fr
Website: www.summer-school-med.univ-montp3.fr