Fall course on international politics opens

The fall course with the theme “International Politics: Common Challenges in Diverse Contexts: Regional Cooperation in Europe and Asia” has just opened at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities on October 1, 2012.The course is sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), organized by the Free University of Berlin (Germany) in collaboration with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH). The course is for students, graduate students, and researchers from universities around the world. The purpose of the course is to help learners expand their knowledge and update the international political situation, thereby enhancing their civic responsibility in the context of a globalized world. Attending this course are 13 students from universities in Vietnam and 12 students and students from universities in Cambodia and Myanmar. These students must register and go through a strict selection process to ensure they have sufficient academic ability as well as interest in the course topic. The language of instruction is English and the lecturers are from the Free University (Germany) and a number of universities in the region. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities has two lecturers presenting at this course, Associate Professor Dr. Pham Quang Minh and Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Chinh. Students will listen to presentations and discuss specific topics: new approaches in international political research: new challenges and opportunities; the process of resolving conflicts and contradictions from a comparative perspective; cross-border challenges: cooperation in the Mekong region; Vietnam as a regional actor; international negotiations on climate change; the role of ASEAN in regional cooperation and conflict resolution; European integration and foreign affairs activities... In addition to the classroom sessions, students will participate in extracurricular activities such as: visiting Hanoi, Ha Long, the headquarters of the European Commission delegation in Hanoi... Commenting on the course, Associate Professor Dr. Pham Quang Minh - Vice Rector of the University said: with the reputation of a leading university in Vietnam, with a team of qualified staff, close and long-term cooperative relationships with partners of the Federal Republic of Germany, this is the second time the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has been chosen to host this course. This is a good opportunity for lecturers and students of the University to participate in an international course with updated, lively, and attractive knowledge, to exchange expertise with foreign experts, and to confidently share their experiences and interests with friends from other countries. The course will take place from October 1-14, 2012 at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.